The Pitch Event – Industry @ MAGIC
2024-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Open registration for Fall 2024 begins.
2024-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Commencement Ceremony
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Marlins Park Stadium, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125
See You at the Ceremonies in 2024!
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2024 MAGIC Premiere Night
2024-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
MAGIC Students’ Imaginative Capstone Projects Come To Life

Rain boots adorned with frog eyes are reason for bullying in “When Rain Falls,” short animated movie created by Maggie Bacallao.

Frog rain boots, fast dining and a budding romance between ants. What do these topics have in common? They’re all themes in three exciting student projects under development at Miami Dade College’s Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC).
MAGIC students produce animated short films and video games as capstones during their second academic year under the mentorship of industry partners. This year, three students are leading projects ranging from a virtual reality (VR) video game simulating a ventanita restaurant, to a 3D-animated short film about a hungry lizard posing a threat to two unsuspecting ants.
In Lewis Tamayo’s Ventanita, players are immersed in a culinary world familiar to Hispanics in Miami, where you’ll find piping-hot cortaditos being served through a window at restaurants like Versailles. Tasked with making enough money to bring abuelo to the U.S., players fulfill daily orders of dishes like tostones.
“I wanted to simulate to the player that feeling of being put in a situation where you don’t have your family and you’re trying to fix that,” said Tamayo, who is working with mentor animation expert Will Buckley.
In Maggie Bacallao’s 2D-animated short film When Rain Falls, a young girl finds herself bullied for wearing rain boots featuring frog eyes on the front. The story, produced under the guidance of TelevisaUnivision, emphasizes acts of kindness after a bully has a change of heart and apologizes.
“This experience gave me a chance to not only challenge myself as a leader, but also show support and kindness to my team,” she said.
If you’re two ants falling in love while on a picnic, the last thing you want is a hungry lizard looming over you. That’s the premise of Juliana Betances-Rendon’s 3D-animated short film romANTics. Betances-Rendon’s team is being mentored by Disney Jr.’s Drew Tolman.
“I’m grateful to be able to talk to someone who has experience in the industry,” she said.
Article published at the MDC College Forum.
The capstone projects will screen at MAGIC’s Premiere Night on April 24th at 6 PM at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex for guests only. General audience will be able to watch the premiere at the same day and time streaming on YouTube (link to the YouTube screening will be available on Monday, April 22 2024).

For more information about the MAGIC program at Miami Dade College, please contact us at (305) 237-3560 or magic@mdc.edu

Spring Term. Last day of classes and final exams.
2024-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - Classes Begin
2024-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday – Memorial Day
2024-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Esports Week 1
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Esports Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Esports Week 1: Join us at MDC College for our first ever Esports Summer Camp. Week 1 will show you around the world of Esports while enjoying some time learning about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. You will learn about “What is Esports”, being healthy while playing, how to play with people you know, and people you don’t know. Broadcasting and game analysis, as well as coaching other players and yourself to achieve your player goals. Building 1, Room 1156-1. Course Hours: 25.

Summer Camp - Animation/3D Modeling with Maya
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Summer Camp – Animation/3D Modeling with Maya
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. 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.

Summer A - Last Day of Classes
2024-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Esports Week 2
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Summer Camp – Esports Week 2
Esports Week 2: Join us at MDC College for our first ever Esports Summer Camp. Week 1 will show you around the world of Esports while enjoying some time learning about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. You will learn about “What is Esports”, being healthy while playing, how to play with people you know, and people you don’t know. Broadcasting and game analysis, as well as coaching other players and yourself to achieve your player goals. Building 1, Room 1156-1. Course Hours: 25

Summer Camp - 3D Game Design with Unity
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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. 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.

Summer Camp - Character Animation with Maya
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Character Animation with Maya: Using Autodesk Maya, you’ll learn how to bring characters to life, using lighting, settings, and camera angles. We’ll teach you a workflow that will take pre-rigged models and animate them in a short sequence that tells a story. Using Autodesk Maya, you’ll learn how to bring characters to life, using lighting, settings, and camera angles. We’ll teach you a workflow that will take pre-rigged models and animate them in a short sequence that tells a story.

Holiday – Independence Day
2024-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Game Programming
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Game Programming: Gain deeper knowledge of scripting, learning basic programming techniques and editing tools. You will focus on developing for virtual reality and its unique design challenges. We’ll teach you the basics of coding in Unity using the C# programming language. Gain deeper knowledge of scripting, learning basic programming techniques and editing tools. You will focus on developing for virtual reality and its unique design challenges.

Animation Bootcamp - "Principles of Animation" with Award Winning Animator and Director Chris Bailey
2024-07-08 12:00 - 2024-07-12 14:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us for the “Principles of Animation” Bootcamp @ MAGIC – An initiative of the Miami Animation Incentive Program.
Overview:
Unlock the secrets of creating lifelike and captivating animations in our Principles of Animation Workshop. Designed for both beginners and those with some animation experience, this workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the foundational principles that bring characters and stories to life. Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn techniques that are essential for crafting professional-quality animations.
What You’ll Gain:

A thorough understanding of the 12 principles of animation.
Hands-on experience creating animations from concept to completion.
Enhanced skills in character design and storytelling.
Familiarity with key animation tools and software.
Valuable feedback to refine your technique and style.
Insights into the animation industry and potential career paths.

Materials Needed:

Toon Boom Harmony

Duration:

Two-hour sessions daily over one week – July 8th – 12th, from 12 – 2pm EST.

Where:

Online for students with access to Toon Boom Harmony, or in-person at MAGIC.

Instructor:

Chris Bailey
An Animator/Director/Showrunner with vast experience in both traditional and CG character animation. His career began as an animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation and grew into directing features, TV series, shorts, and theme park ride films. His first short film, Runaway Brain, was nominated for an Academy Award. At Disney, he worked as an animator for The Great Mouse Detective (1986), Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987), Oliver & Company (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Rescuers Down Under (1990), The Lion King (1994), and Hercules (1997). He also animated the children for the World Chorus post-show area for It’s a Small World at Disneyland Paris.
As Animation Supervisor on live-action/animation hybrids, Chris contributes to all aspects of the process from storyboarding through post-production. He works closely with directors and visual effects studios to create convincing characters that resonate with an audience. Chris works with both above-the-line and below-the-line talent to ensure the best possible performance of the animated characters. He served as animation director for Garfield: The Movie, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and 2 Stupid Dogs, supervising producer and supervising director for Clerks: The Animated Series and animation supervisor for Inspector Gadget, Mighty Joe Young, Fat Albert and X2.

Registration:
Join us in this dynamic workshop and take a leap into the world of animation. Whether you aim to create your own animated films, work in the animation industry, or simply explore a new artistic avenue, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to animate with confidence and creativity.

The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, in collaboration with CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC), launched an innovative program to link our next generation of animation/gaming professionals, with animation companies worldwide. The program is also supported by the City of Miami and Miami Dade County.

Animation Bootcamp - "Storyboarding" with Storyboard Artist Dominick Debasse
2024-07-15 12:00 - 2024-07-19 14:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us for the “Storyboard” Bootcamp @ MAGIC – An initiative of the Miami Animation Incentive Program.
Overview:
Dive into the art of visual storytelling with our immersive Storyboard Workshop. This hands-on session is designed for aspiring filmmakers, animators, content creators, and anyone interested in bringing stories to life through visual media. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop will equip you with the skills and techniques needed to create effective and engaging storyboards.
What You’ll Gain:

A solid foundation in the principles and techniques of storyboarding.
Practical experience in creating storyboards from start to finish.
Enhanced storytelling skills that can be applied to film, animation, advertising, and more.
Constructive feedback to refine your work and boost your confidence.
Knowledge of industry-standard tools and practices.

Materials Needed:

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Duration:

Two-hour sessions daily over one week – July 15th – 19th, from 12 – 2pm EST.

Where:

Online for students with access to Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, or in-person at MAGIC.

Instructor:

Dominick Bedasse

A storyboard artist and animator based in West Palm Beach, FL, achieved a MFA in Computer Arts at the School of Visual Art’s (SVA) in Manhattan, New York. He is most known for the laurel decorated short animation Run Little Boy which was awarded “Best Animation” at the Queen City Film Festival, Baltimore International Black Film Festival, and Gary International Black Film Festival. Since graduating from SVA, he has worked as a board artist for the LA based animation company, Titmouse Inc, in their Chelsea, NY studio. Entering his 5th year in the industry, Dominick has served as a storybook artist, board revisionist, producer of commissioned animated works in various mediums, and as an adjunct professor in the BFA Animation department at SVA.

Registration:

Join us for this dynamic and engaging workshop, and take the first step towards mastering the art of storyboarding. Bring your ideas to life and learn to communicate your vision with clarity and creativity.

The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, in collaboration with CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC), launched an innovative program to link our next generation of animation/gaming professionals, with animation companies worldwide. The program is also supported by the City of Miami and Miami Dade County.

Animation Bootcamp - "Principles of Art & Design" with Professor Sandra Andrade
2024-07-22 12:00 - 2024-07-26 14:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us for the “Principles of Art & Design” Bootcamp @ MAGIC – An initiative of the Miami Animation Incentive Program.
Overview:
Immerse yourself in the world of visual art and design with our comprehensive Principles of Art and Design Workshop. This workshop is crafted for artists, designers, and enthusiasts of all skill levels who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamental principles that guide effective and inspiring visual creation. Through hands-on exercises, interactive discussions, and practical projects, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to elevate their artistic practice.
What You’ll Gain:

A comprehensive understanding of the elements and principles of art and design.
Enhanced drawing and composition skills.
Practical experience with various artistic media and techniques.
Constructive feedback to refine your artistic practice.
A completed project showcasing your application of the workshop principles.
Inspiration and insights from industry professionals.

Materials Needed:

Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Duration:

Two-hour sessions daily over one week – July 22nd – 26th, from 12 – 2pm EST.

Where:

Online for students with access to Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator, or in-person at MAGIC.

Instructor:

Sandra Andrade

As an adjunct game art professor at Miami Dade College, I teach and mentor students in various aspects of game design, animation, development, and production. With over four years of experience in the game industry, I have worked on multiple projects as a 3D modeler, animator, and visual developer, creating immersive and engaging environments, characters, and effects for different platforms and genres. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Effects and 3D Animation, a Master of Arts in Game Development, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Arts and Animation, where I honed my skills in animation, digital painting, and after effects. My mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of game artists with my passion, creativity, and expertise.

Registration:
Join us in this dynamic workshop and take a leap into the world of animation. Whether you aim to create your own animated films, work in the animation industry, or simply explore a new artistic avenue, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to animate with confidence and creativity.

The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, in collaboration with CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC), launched an innovative program to link our next generation of animation/gaming professionals, with animation companies worldwide. The program is also supported by the City of Miami and Miami Dade County.

Summer Term - Last day of classes and final exams
2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Classes Begin.
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

2024 Siggraph Electronic Theater
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
About Siggraph
ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM, and SIGGRAPH 2024 is the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide. This year, we enter the next age of computer graphics and interactive techniques, leading with creativity to design our most desirable future ahead.

Electronic Theater
The Electronic Theater, a qualifier for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is widely recognized for its groundbreaking contributions from artists, researchers, and innovators around the world. Expand upon the democratization of creativity and spotlight the ingenuity of diverse creators in this prestigious animation showcase.

Presentations

After Grandpa

Creators

Juliette Michel, Swann Valenza, Florian Gomes Freitas, Axel Sence

and Victoria Leviaux

Atomic Chicken

Creators

Thibault Ermeneux, Lucie Lyfoung, Solène Polet, Capucine Prat,

Morgane Siriex and Anna Uglova

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Tagged by Source

Creators

AJ Christensen, Greg Shirah, Helen-Nicole Kostis,

Anansa B. Keaton-Ashanti, Mark Subbarao, Brenda Lopez-Silva

and Lesley Ott

Cuisine Exchange

Creators

Yves Geleyn and Michael Thurmeier

Cycle

Creators

Amelie Devauchelle, Eva Degli-Innocenti, Loreline Clément,

Lucie Amherdt and Clemence Fischbach

Dandelion

Creators

Ling Zhao and Zhengwu Gu

Doptelet Mechanism of Action

Creators

Jack Nelson, Nick Klein, Andrew Swift, Pete Matthews and

Emily Drapal

Goodbye my World

Creators

Quentin Devred, Estelle Bonnardel, Maxime Foltzer, Astrid Novais,

Florian Maurice and Baptiste Duchamps

LUKI & the Lights

Creator

Toby Cochran

Origami

Creator

Kei Kanamori

Papa Bouteille

Creators

Lucie CARRAZ ,Éléonore DEPRUN, Lalita BRUGUIERE,

Fred MARCASSOLI, Clément BRETOU and Pierre Étienne MAZET

Patterns

Creator

Alex Glawion

Remembrance

Creator

Isaac Gazmararian

Spark: Milky Way Evolution

Creators

Ryan Wyatt and Mike Schmitt

The Art of Weightlessness

Creator

Moshe Mahler

The Sun is Bad

Creators

Rachel Mow, Ivan Chui, Laura Correal,Quinn Marsh, Liren Sun,

Chenrui Lan Elle ,Yeung Hazel, Wong Henry, Ni Rielle Yap Ong

and Samson Flanagan

The War Within Announce Cinematic | World of Warcraft

Creator

Anna Morgan

True Detective: Night Country – Cinesite VFX and Animation

Creators

Simon Stanley-Clamp, Simon Wottge, Manuel Reyes and

Sabine Janetzka

WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

Creators

Dave Mullins and Brad Booker

Wing It!

Creators

Rik Schutte, Fiona Cohen, Francesco Siddi, Vivien Lulkowski

Wondermom

Creators

Clémence Provost, Lisa Tardieu, Maud Grainger, Mariam Ulmasova

and Manon Benet

Holiday - Labor Day
2024-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Town Hall - October
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program, or a MAGIC faculty or staff member will have the chance to voice their opinions, concerns, or suggestions to improve our academic program.
This special session will be moderated by Ms. Ana Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8106. We hope to see you then.

2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon
2024-11-01 18:00 - 2024-11-02 18:00 UTC | Miami Dade College – Chapman Center, Building 3, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, MIAMI, FL, 33132, United States
The 2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon will be held from November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 pm to November 2nd, 2024 at 6:00 pm. It is a 24-hour event hosted by the MDC MAGIC Club at the Wolfson campus in downtown Miami. This live event invites middle school, high school and college students from all educational institutions in South Florida to create a game, animation, or immersive simulation within 24 hours in order to foster creativity and community in Miami. Food, drinks, and fun activities will be provided to all participants, with amazing prizes awarded to the best projects. Please register for the event by filling out the form below before October 15th. This event is FREE to all students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Information
Date and Time
Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT to
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Registration Ends On October 25, 2024 / 11:59 PM EDT
FREE to all students from all educational institutions in South Florida
Location
Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus
Building 3 – Room 3210 (Chapman Conference Center)
245 NE 4th Street, Miami, FL
Parking
Complimentary Parking in Building 7 Garage
Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wolfson Campus Map & Directions
Metro Mover Station: College Bayside
Contact Us
magic@mdc.edu or (305) 237-3560

Guest Judges
Jacob Patrick, Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineers
Denise Mendez, Principal Engineer at Microsoft Mixed Reality
Alex Roque, Engineer at Microsoft
Prizes
2D/3D Game Dev Category
1st Place: Nintendo Switch (OLED)
2nd Place: Gaming Chair
2D/3D Animation Category
1st Place: Steam Deck
2nd Place: SSD drive
VR Game Dev Category
1st Place: Meta Quest 3
2nd Place: SSD drive

Please review the rules, elegibility and event information by downloading the “2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon Rules.”

Last year during the MAGIC Halloween Hackathon …

Holiday – Veterans Day
2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 08:00 - 2024-11-29 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Last day of classes and final exams.
2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Final course grades available.
2024-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Winter Recess. The College will be closed for winter recess.
2024-12-23 08:00 - 2025-01-05 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Student Services offices open:

Thursday, January 2 | 10 am – 7 pm
Friday, January 3 | 10 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, January 4 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Spring Term - Classes begin.
2025-01-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
