Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday – Presidents’ Day
2025-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Employee Retreat No Classes. The college will be open.
2025-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
2025-03-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
Florida International University’s Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media will host an information session fto provide information about the transfer pathway for MDC graduates of the Associate in Science (AS) in Animation and Game Art or the AS in Game Development and Design to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Digital Communication and Media at FIU. Please make sure to attend this event if you’re interested in transferring to FIU to continue your studies.

The Agreement
Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) signed an articulation agreement that creates a seamless transfer pathway for MDC graduates of the Associate in Science (AS) in Animation and Game Art or the AS in Game Development and Design to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Digital Communication and Media at FIU. Both MDC and FIU recognize the significant roles they each play as exemplars evolving successful transfer pathways, which have positively impacted student outcomes.
Students pursuing the AS degree at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex would matriculate at MDC for 4 semesters. Upon successful completion of the AS degree at MDC, MDC graduates would seamlessly enroll at FIU to complete the remaining 4 semesters of the BS in Digital Communication and Media. MDC students who transition to FIU under the terms of the Agreement will be required to complete any remaining General Education requirements at FIU or through approved accelerated credit mechanisms. MDC students must meet FIU’s transfer admission criteria for the catalog year when they first enrolled at MDC. MDC students must successfully complete the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement prior to enrolling at FIU. In addition to meeting FIU’s transfer admission criteria, students seeking admission to the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85.
FIU will accept major-specific courses completed at MDC to count toward the BS in Digital Communication and Media. Students are allowed no more than 12 credits of lower-division courses to count toward upper-division requirements, as stipulated by the Accrediting Council in Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media’s accrediting agency.

Both Animation & Game Art and Game Development & Design transfer maps to FIU are available for review by clicking here: MAGIC + FIU TRANSFER MAPS. For more information and further details about this agreement and transferring to FIU, please contact us at (305) 237-3560

Miami Animation Incentive Program - Information Session
2025-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Animation Incentive Program for Miami Animation Talent
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), is launching an innovative program to link our next generation of animation/gaming professionals, with animation companies worldwide.
The objective of this animation and training incentive program is to create jobs and opportunities for talented, emerging Miami gaming and animation professionals who are financially challenged. The program will provide participants with free, hands-on skills training and grant them the opportunity to work on local, national or international animation, gaming and visual effects projects. Training will be provided at MDC’s MAGIC. Work will be performed remotely, or onsite with local companies.
How to Submit Your Portfolio
Animators and Game Developers residing in the City of Miami can submit their portfolios and resume on the animation incentive program website: Creatives & Professionals. For further information, please contatct: info@creativesmiami.com

The Workshop at MAGIC
Join us on Tuesday March 18th at noon at the Miami Dade College’s Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex to learn about this exciting program for local talent, how to be part of it, how to submit your portolio and how the program works. Patricia Arias and Jose Luis Martinez, Founder and Co-Founder at the Miami Media and Film Market, will be at MAGIC to present the program and answer questions on ways y0u can participate.
For further information about the Miami Animation Incentive Program, please contact info@creativesmiami.com
Key Benefit for Employers

Financial incentive based on a reimbursement of the animator salary which is estimated to range between approximately 40% to 75% for the first 12 to 24 weeks of employment (This is Subject to negotiation with our workforce training partners).
Employers choose talent for their project from a talented, educated, pool of Miami based animators.
Ability to provide on-the-job training (OJT) / supervision either on-site or remotely.
Program is designed to increase productivity and improve workforce quality.
No-cost additional skills training at MDC Magic for qualified Miami based animators. Skills training is provided by CAMACOL through the City of Miami’s ARPA program. The skills training at Miami Dade College is for City of Miami Residents.

Spring Break - College Closed
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event
2025-03-31 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event – Industry @ MAGIC
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Spring Recess
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Commencement Ceremony
2025-04-26 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL, 33125, United States
Congratulations Graduating Students! Commencement 2025 is Almost Here!
All ceremonies will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at loanDepot park.

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

Loan Depot Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125

Watch the Commencement Ceremony Online.

The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the day of the event (April 26). They will also be recorded and available afterwards so graduates, friends and family can relive the ceremonies.

About the MDC MAGIC Program
Request a Tour of the MAGIC facilities:
MDC Wolfson Campus Tour Request Form
Request More Information:
Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC)
Phone: (305) 237-3560 or magic@mdc.edu

2025 MAGIC Premiere Night
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
The capstone projects will screen at MAGIC’s Premiere Night on April 30th 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 28 2025).

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.
2025-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Term - Final course grades available.
2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - 12 week and 6 week classes begin
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-05-19 11:00 - 2025-05-22 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join Team Legend Studios co-founders Thiago Levy and Jonathan Ovalle present Fundamentals for Success in Animation, an in-depth workshop covering everything from industry insights and production pipelines to storytelling, design, and animation techniques essential for building a standout career in animation.
Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2 pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This workshop is an initiaive of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program”, in collaboration with The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC

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Team Legend Studios, 2025 Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 1
Class 01 (Jonathan): Understanding the Industry/Student Evaluations
Class 02 (Jonathan): Introduction to Production Pipelines
Class 03 (Thiago): Principles of Animation Pt. 1
Class 04 (Thiago): Principles of Animation Pt. 2

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Holiday – Memorial Day
2025-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-05-26 11:00 - 2025-05-29 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
Join Team Legend Studios co-founders Thiago Levy and Jonathan Ovalle present Fundamentals for Success in Animation, an in-depth workshop covering everything from industry insights and production pipelines to storytelling, design, and animation techniques essential for building a standout career in animation.
Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This workshop is an initiaive of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program”, in collaboration with The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 2
Class 05 (Jonathan): Balancing Quality/Quantity/Budget in Animation
Class 06 (Jonathan): Industry Standard Software/Tools
Class 07 (Thiago): Drawing for Animation
Class 08 (Thiago): Character Design for Animation

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the ‘Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-06-02 11:00 - 2025-06-05 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
Join Team Legend Studios co-founders Thiago Levy and Jonathan Ovalle present Fundamentals for Success in Animation, an in-depth workshop covering everything from industry insights and production pipelines to storytelling, design, and animation techniques essential for building a standout career in animation.

Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This workshop is an initiaive of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program”, in collaboration with The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC)

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 3
Class 09 (Jonathan): Character Development
Class 10 (Jonathan): Story Structure and Outlines
Class 11 (Thiago): Storyboard and Animatics
Class 12 (Thiago): Layouts, Composition, and Color

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-06-09 11:00 - 2025-06-12 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
Join Team Legend Studios co-founders Thiago Levy and Jonathan Ovalle present Fundamentals for Success in Animation, an in-depth workshop covering everything from industry insights and production pipelines to storytelling, design, and animation techniques essential for building a standout career in animation.
Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – July 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This workshop is an initiaive of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program”, in collaboration with The Miami Media Film Market (MMFM), CAMACOL, CareerSource South Florida and the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College (MDC

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 4
Class 13 (Jonathan): Post Production
Class 14 (Jonathan): Building a Demoreel for success
Class 15 (Thiago): Animation Timing and Key Frames
Class 16 (Thiago): Animation Breakdown and Inbetweens

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Summer Term - 6-week mini-term. Last day of classes and final exams.
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - 4th of July
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - Last day of classes.
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MAGIC New Student Orientation - Mandatory
2025-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term: Classes begin
2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Labor Day
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

VR Projects TRY OUTS - Programmers, Game Dev and Animators Needed
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
The MAGIC department and the STEM Legacy Grant are looking for talented programmers, game developers and animators to work on a Virtual Reality Project during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. Students will be paired with disciplines to create virtual and agumented reality simulations for education.
Earn Up to $1,000 for each term
Gain Production Experience
Grow in Your Field
Try Out for a spot on this program by coming to MAGIC on September 3rd, at 10am. Students will lbe selected for various projects and produce them through the 2025/2026 academic year.
Past projects produced through this program include “Holo Math”, “Lab Lockdown”, “Digestion ED”, “Everglades Ecosystem” and others. All these projects have been implemented in the classroom and assisted with student’s learning and outcomes.
Participation & Expectations – WHO QUALIFIES?
Second year students currently enrolled in the MAGIC academic programs. A positive attitute and strong communication skills, minimun of 5 work hours per week, participation in workshops, minimum of 5 credits enrolled at the Wolfson Campus for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms.
Game Developers – Come ready to Code!
Animators – Show off your 3D modeling and asset creation Skills!

More info?
Contact Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560

Z-Brush Workshop with MAXON's Ian Robinson
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Veterans Day
2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Story Workshop: Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
2025-11-24 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
November 17, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | MDC MAGIC
How do you craft a story that sticks? In this fast-paced, hands-on storytelling lab, multidisciplinary show maker Natasha Tsakos distills tips, tricks, and lessons from 25 years of theatrical adventures to guide first-year animation students through the art of simplicity, clarity, and surprise.
Through ideation sprints, creative pruning, and narrative sculpting, you’ll probe tension, conflict, and resolution, and learn how to distill a full cinematic arc into a punchy two-minute film. Expect brainstorming without borders, bold and unusual choices, and stories that hit the core!

Natasha Tsakos
Natasha Tsakos is an award-winning showmaker at the nexus of theatrical adventure, technology, and impact, now expanding her practice into space. A conceptual director, performer, and producer, her work has spanned stages from TED and the Super Bowl with Cirque du Soleil to the G20 Summit, Discovery Channel, and Tribeca Film Festival. She frequently speaks at global platforms like the United Nations General Assembly and Google, exploring how the convergence of arts and technology drives human transformation.
With experience at NASA, MIT, and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Tsakos is developing Paraboles, the first research-driven performance in microgravity and cultural prototype for space environments. Her mission: to create utterly original theatrical experiences on Earth and beyond.

For more information please contact us at (305) 237-3560

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
