Summer Term - Last day of classes
2020-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MAGIC New Student Orientation
2020-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - Final course grades available.
2020-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Classes begin
2020-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday – Veterans Day
2020-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

Fall Term - Last day of classes
2020-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Final course grades available
2020-12-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Term - Classes begin
2021-01-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

2021 Pitch Practice Workshops with Drew Tolman
2021-01-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
Animation industry pro Drew Tolman will show you how to get your story pitch polished and ready for the 2021 Pitch Week at MAGIC.
Come prepared with your pitch, but be prepared to work hard to improve it. This workshop is unique and it has been created for MAGIC students determined to bring their story into the light.
Pitching skills will allow you to tell your story and be persuasive in a clear way that will hold your audience captive, whether you’re pitching ideas, products, your company, or yourself. Why, then, do most pitches fall flat? They fail to engage the audience emotionally and be utterly irresistible when answering the audience’s all-important question of “what’s in it for me?”
What you need to do is structure and deliver your story in a very simple, straightforward way that reels people in, makes them care deeply about your topic, and gets them craving to hear what you’re offering. This applies to any delivery method – when writing, speaking one-on-one, or presenting to a group.
Drew Tolman
Animation Producer/Executive Drew Tolman has 20 years of experience making family blockbusters in both development and production for Fox, Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. She has helped build three animation studios and has managed nearly every department at one point or another. Currently, Drew is Line Producing Disney Jr’s preschool show called T.O.T.S.
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Pitch Practice workshops is every Monday from 4:30PM – 6:00PM EST starting on January 18th, 2021 until April 7th, 2021. The 2021 Pitch Week at MAGIC is scheduled for April 12th, 2021. Selected pitches will present to our industry partners, animation and gaming studios on April 14th, 2021. Results will be announced during the Summer Term. Selected pitches will be produced during the 2021/22 Academic Year at MAGIC.
From Pitch to Production
Watch past projects produced at MAGIC for animation and gaming. WATCH HERE.

MDC MAGIC/FAU Day
2021-03-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
Join Us on March 9th 2021 for MDC/FAU Day at MAGIC
Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) signed an articulation agreement that gives MDC students graduating with an associates’ in Animation and Game Art and Game Development and Design a seamless transfer pathway to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Multimedia Studies with a concentration in Film, Video, and New Media (FVNM).
Students pursuing an AS degree at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex would matriculate at MDC for 4 semesters. Upon completion, MDC graduates would seamlessly enroll at FAU to complete the remaining 5 semesters of the BA in FVNM. FAU will accept major-specific courses completed at MDC to count towards the Production and Contexts area of the FVNM major. This also includes a waiver of the SCMS requirement that students take 12 upper-division credits in the College of Arts & Sciences but outside of the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. However, students may still need to complete additional upper-division coursework to meet FAU’s minimum 45 credit minimum.

Join us for this virtual event on Discord @ MAGIC_MDC hosted by both institutions designed to inform and introduce you to this new opportunity for all MAGIC students. The best pathway for students looking to continue their studies in animation ang gaming.

For more information contact Ariana Fernandez at (305) 237-7851 or aferna15@mdc.edu

The Pitch Event
2021-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
Short-films, video games or immersive simulations are produced at MAGIC as a capstone project during the second academic year. All students are granted the opportunity to pitch an idea for aproject, selection is done in two phases: The first selection panel is composed by MAGIC staff, faculty, MDC administrators and members from the community actively engaged in the arts, film,animation or video game production. Selection is based on having an original idea, strong and defined characters, production feasibility and the potential to elevate MDC MAGIC and our community through its message.
On the second phase, selected students pitch their story to executives and professionals from animation studios currently partnering with MAGIC. The selection is then made based on their commercial prospects, ability to engage an audience and a story line which allows further development.
For more information click here

The Pitch Event – Industry @ MAGIC
2021-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
Short-films, video games or immersive simulations are produced at MAGIC as a capstone project during the second academic year. All students are granted the opportunity to pitch an idea for a project, selection is done in two phases: The first selection panel is composed by MAGIC staff, faculty, MDC administrators and members from the community actively engaged in the arts, film, animation or video game production. Selection is based on having an original idea, strong and defined characters, production feasibility and the potential to elevate MDC MAGIC and our community through its message.
On the second phase, selected students pitch their story to executives and professionals from animation studios currently partnering with MAGIC. The selection is then made based on their commercial prospects, ability to engage an audience and a story line which allows further development. Univision Communications, Inc., VIACOM CBS Networks Americas, Nickelodeon, Film Gate Miami, Rakontur Studios are some of the companies participating at the event in 2020.
For more information click here

Spring Term - Last day of classes
2021-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

2021 Commencement Ceremony
2021-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
MDC will host three commencement ceremonies at Marlins Park
Below is the schedule of ceremonies at Marlins Park:

8:30 a.m. North, Medical and West Campuses
1:30 p.m. Kendall, Homestead and Padrón Campuses
6:30 p.m. Wolfson and Hialeah Campuses

To ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff, the ceremonies will be held with limited capacity and social distancing. Only students who graduated during the 2020-2021 academic year, College trustees, and select faculty and administrators will be able to attend. In addition, there will be temperature checks upon entering the venue, mandatory face masks at all times, and hand sanitizers available throughout.
The ceremony will be limited to graduates only. Family, friends and guests will be invited to watch the ceremony via live stream.
For information about the 2021 Commencement Ceremony please click HERE.

Summer Term - Classes begin: 12-week, 6-week mini-term.
2021-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Animation
2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-06-18 15:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Animation Camp

Students ages 14-19 will get an introduction to character design and animation using Autodesk® Maya®, the application used by top video game development and film studios. Skills development will focus on the use of Autodesk ”Maya” and Adobe Photoshop. This class is project based; students will have the opportunity to complete a portfolio of their own animation. Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet and greet. From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.– students can stay on premises and work on labs while waiting for pick-up. Drop-off and Pick-Up at Building 8, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus. For more information please call (305) 237-7851.
Dates: Class 6/14/21 – 6/18/21 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm
3D Modeling with Maya: You’ll learn valuable workflows that pros use and create and sculpt 3D models. We’ll teach you the fundamentals of character design and rigging before you create your own original 3D props, set pieces, and characters.
Apply here for camp: To apply please fill out an online application HERE.

Summer Camp - 3D Game Design
2021-06-21 08:00 - 2021-06-25 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
3D Game Design Camp
Students ages 14-19 will learn the premier 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering software packages on the market. Using the industry-standard, intuitive toolset featured in Autodesk® Maya® realistic 3D models will be created and prepare them for game play in a gaming engine. Skills development will focus on the use of Autodesk ”Maya” and Adobe Photoshop. Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet and greet. From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.– students can stay on premises and work on labs while waiting for pick-up. Drop-off and Pick-Up at Building 8, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus. For more information please call (305) 237-7851.
Dates: 6/21/21 – 6/25/21 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Game Design with Unity: Create your own video games that can be explored on a PC. You’ll learn the proper workflow to create custom environments, objects and player challenges using Unity. We’ll teach you the basics of coding in Unity using the C# programming language.
Apply here for camp: To apply please fill out an online application HERE.

Summer Term - Last day of classes.
2021-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Fall New Student Orientation
2021-08-20 14:00 - 17:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Classes begin
2021-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Holiday - Labor Day
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Holiday – Veterans Day
2021-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Holiday – Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Story Workshop - 2
2021-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Last day of classes
2021-12-17 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

Winter Recess
2021-12-20 08:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00 | FL
The College will be closed for winter recess.

Holiday - Martin Luther King Day
2022-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - President’s Day
2022-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Town Hall - February
2022-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
