MAGIC

MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
2024-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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

ESPORTS - NACE Valorant Match MDC VA vs TAMIU Dustdevils Maroon
2024-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
It’s time for the Spring 2024 NACE Starleague Open Premier! Come support our Valorant team! Watch the match on stream at https://www.twitch.tv/esports_mdc

ESPORTS - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament
2024-03-21 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
This event is open to anyone to compete! $5 cash entry. Race against your friends and find out who is the number #1 Mario Kart player on campus!

The Pitch Event
2024-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
What’s your idea?
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 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.
Selected projects are then paired with executives and professionals from animation studios currently partnering with MAGIC as part of our mentorship program. Visit MAGIC’s YouTube Page to watch all students’ projects created and produced at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex.

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

Unreal Engine Miami - Meetup
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.

Schedule
7:00pm — Doors open, mingle with guests
7:20pm — Start of event, opening segment by host
7:30pm — Start of scheduled lightning talks (10-15 min per talk)
8:30pm — Open announcements – open segment for anyone to make announcements, show demos, works in progress, etc
9:00pm — End of event (hard stop, building closes at 9pm), head to Julia & Henry’s for continued conversations
Lightning Talk #1
Topic TBD – Scot Bayless
⚡ Lightning Talk #2
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #3
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #4
The Format Maze: Navigating Unreal Engine’s Logging Options – Tim Oxley
⚡ Lightning Talk #5
Asset Reuse and Consistency with the Actor Palette – Kristian Bouw

🎤 Open Announcements
– Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
– Any tips you’ve learned and want to share?
– An upcoming event you want to promote?
– Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

📣 Want to speak next month?
We’re looking for community-sourced lightning talk topics. Please send the host a direct message if you’d like to give a 10-minute lightning talk on a topic covering game development or design.

Sponsors

Art of Tech Speaker's Series - Jean Paul Salman, Bethesda Game Studios
2024-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online Event
MAGIC’s Art of Tech series empowers, elevates and inspires innovation within the growing digital technologies industry. The speaker series brings together a wide spectrum of executive level professionals in the areas of Computer Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Virtual and Augmented Reality.

Guest Speaker – Jean Paul Salman, Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios
“Mr. Salman has been a Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios in Austin, TX for the past two years. Before that, he was a Level Designer at Artix Entertainment in Lutz, Florida. A team player who seeks to complete development goals, no matter the challenges ahead. Mr. Salman is opened to gaining experience in the field of the Video Game Industry, in hopes of not only becoming a good asset for a company but also developing skills and learning from the best in the industry. He specializes in Game & Level Designer with Unity and Unreal Engine and he’s
also a 3-D Artist with Rigging and Animation experience.”

For more information, please call (305) 237-3560

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

Unreal Meet Up @ MAGIC
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.
Register Here

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 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.

Unreal Engine Miami - Meetup @ MAGIC
2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.

Schedule
7:00pm — Doors open, mingle with guests
7:20pm — Start of event, opening segment by host
7:30pm — Start of scheduled lightning talks (10-15 min per talk)
8:30pm — Open announcements – open segment for anyone to make announcements, show demos, works in progress, etc
9:00pm — End of event (hard stop, building closes at 9pm), head to Julia & Henry’s for continued conversations
⚡ Lightning Talk #1
Unreal Essentials: A Brief Introduction to Subsystems – Tim Oxley
⚡ Lightning Talk #2
Crafting Character Design that Sticks – Alex Cervera
⚡ Lightning Talk #3
Unreal Essentials: Efficient Game Development with Data Assets – Kristian Bouw
⚡ Lightning Talk #4
The Science (and Art) of SFX Design for Games – Samy Colombano

Open Announcements
– Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
– Any tips you’ve learned and want to share?
– An upcoming event you want to promote?
– Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

Want to speak next month?
We’re looking for community-sourced lightning talk topics. Please send the host a direct message if you’d like to give a 10-minute lightning talk on a topic covering game development or design.

Sponsors

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.

MDC Esports - Summer 2024 Open House
2024-06-26 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Come join us for a day filled with gaming, fun, and excitement! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for all gamers. Come visit our ESPORTS center, meet fellow gamers, and explore what our ESPORTS program has to offer!
Get ready to meet and greet fellow gaming enthusiasts in our campus. From competitive tournaments to casual matches, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the thrill of esports firsthand!
An esports open house is an event designed to showcase the dynamic world of competitive gaming. It offers enthusiasts and newcomers alike an opportunity to explore various facets of esports. Participants can engage in hands-on experiences, such as trying out new games, meeting current members, and learning about the events we offer once you are a member of our club. Esports open houses foster a sense of community among gamers and provide a platform for networking and collaboration.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of gaming. See you at the ESPORTS Open House – Summer 2024!

Date & Time
Wednesday, June 26 · 12pm – 4pm EDT
Location

MDC Wolfson Campus – 300 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132
Esports Center, Building 1 R 1157

RSVP HERE

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.

MDC Sports - “Streamies” Event
2024-07-17 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
“Gear up for the Fortnite Flash Challenge! Join us on our livestream as top gamers battle it out in fast-paced matches, showcasing their skills and strategies in real-time. This event promises non-stop excitement for players and viewers alike. Don’t miss out on the epic showdown – tune in July 16th and witness the action unfold!”

Unreal Engine Miami - Meetup @ MAGIC
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.

Schedule
7:00pm — Doors open, mingle with guests
7:20pm — Start of event, opening segment by host
7:30pm — Start of scheduled lightning talks (10-15 min per talk)
8:30pm — Open announcements – open segment for anyone to make announcements, show demos, works in progress, etc
9:00pm — End of event (hard stop, building closes at 9pm), head to Julia & Henry’s for continued conversations
Lightning Talk #1
Topic TBD
⚡ Lightning Talk #2
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #3
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #4
⚡ Lightning Talk #5

Open Announcements
– Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
– Any tips you’ve learned and want to share?
– An upcoming event you want to promote?
– Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

Want to speak next month?
We’re looking for community-sourced lightning talk topics. Please send the host a direct message if you’d like to give a 10-minute lightning talk on a topic covering game development or design.

Sponsors

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.

Unreal Engine Miami - Meetup @ MAGIC
2024-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.

Schedule
7:00pm — Doors open, mingle with guests
7:20pm — Start of event, opening segment by host
7:30pm — Start of scheduled lightning talks (10-15 min per talk)
8:30pm — Open announcements – open segment for anyone to make announcements, show demos, works in progress, etc
9:00pm — End of event (hard stop, building closes at 9pm), head to Julia & Henry’s for continued conversations
⚡ Lightning Talk #1
⚡ Lightning Talk #2
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #3
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #4
⚡ Lightning Talk #5

Open Announcements
– Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
– Any tips you’ve learned and want to share?
– An upcoming event you want to promote?
– Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

Want to speak next month?
We’re looking for community-sourced lightning talk topics. Please send the host a direct message if you’d like to give a 10-minute lightning talk on a topic covering game development or design.

Sponsors

MDC Esports - Tournament @ MAGIC
2024-08-21 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MDC Sports - Team Recruitment
2024-08-21 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
“Join us for an exclusive Esports Team Recruitment Event! Are you a skilled gamer looking to join a competitive team? Here’s your chance! Our event offers an opportunity to showcase your talents and connect with top-tier teams seeking new members. Whether you excel in FPS, MOBA, or strategy games, we welcome players of all backgrounds and skill levels. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your gaming career – sign up now and let your skills shine!”

MAGIC New Student Orientation - Fall 2024 - Mandatory Event
2024-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, 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

Unreal Engine Miami - Meetup @ MAGIC
2024-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Details
Join us for an evening dedicated to all things game development and design at Unreal Engine Miami. Whether you’re a seasoned game designer, an independent game developer working on your passion project, a 3D artist fascinated by virtual worlds, or a game design enthusiast eager to learn more, we want you to stop by. We’ll have time at the end of the meetup (if you feel inspired) to share something you’re working on or have learned recently.

Schedule
7:00pm — Doors open, mingle with guests
7:20pm — Start of event, opening segment by host
7:30pm — Start of scheduled lightning talks (10-15 min per talk)
8:30pm — Open announcements – open segment for anyone to make announcements, show demos, works in progress, etc
9:00pm — End of event (hard stop, building closes at 9pm), head to Julia & Henry’s for continued conversations
⚡ Lightning Talk #1
⚡ Lightning Talk #2
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #3
Topic and Speaker (announced shortly)
⚡ Lightning Talk #4
⚡ Lightning Talk #5

Open Announcements
– Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
– Any tips you’ve learned and want to share?
– An upcoming event you want to promote?
– Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

Want to speak next month?
We’re looking for community-sourced lightning talk topics. Please send the host a direct message if you’d like to give a 10-minute lightning talk on a topic covering game development or design.

MDC SPORTS - SMASH BROS Competition Game
2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Tune in for our Weekly Smash Bros. and Valorant Esports Showdown! Watch our talented teams take on fierce competition in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant, showcasing their skills and strategic prowess. Each week, experience high-energy matches and thrilling gameplay as our squads aim for victory. Join us to support our teams, enjoy intense battles, and be part of the action in the ultimate gaming experience!

MDC ESPORTS - VALORANT Competition Game
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | FL
