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SUMMARY:2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon
DESCRIPTION: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! \n \nEvent Information\nDate and Time\nFriday\, November 1st\, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT to\nSaturday\, November 2nd\, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT \nRegistration Ends On October 25\, 2024 / 11:59 PM EDT\nFREE to all students from all educational institutions in South Florida \nLocation\nMiami-Dade College Wolfson Campus\nBuilding 3 – Room 3210 (Chapman Conference Center)\n245 NE 4th Street\, Miami\, FL \nParking\nComplimentary Parking in Building 7 Garage\nFriday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.\nSaturday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. \nWolfson Campus Map & Directions\nMetro Mover Station: College Bayside \nContact Us\nmagic@mdc.edu or (305) 237-3560 \n \n  \n  \nGuest Judges\nJacob Patrick\, Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineers\nDenise Mendez\, Principal Engineer at Microsoft Mixed Reality\nAlex Roque\, Engineer at Microsoft \nPrizes\n2D/3D Game Dev Category\n1st Place: Nintendo Switch (OLED)\n2nd Place: Gaming Chair \n2D/3D Animation Category\n1st Place: Steam Deck\n2nd Place: SSD drive \nVR Game Dev Category\n1st Place: Meta Quest 3\n2nd Place: SSD drive \n\n \n  \n  \nPlease review the rules\, elegibility and event information by downloading the “2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon Rules.” \n\nLast year during the MAGIC Halloween Hackathon …
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/2024-magic-halloween-hackathon/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College – Chapman Center\, Building 3\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, MIAMI\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
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SUMMARY:Town Hall - February
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis special session will be moderated by Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119. We hope to see you then.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/town-hall-february-5/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250124T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T151827Z
UID:5101-1740484800-1740492000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Art of Tech Speaker’s Series – Mark Diaz\, Lead Game Programmer at Insomniac Games
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nGuest Speaker – Mark Diaz\, Lead Gameplay Programmer\nSince graduating from Full Sail University in 2014\, Mark Diaz has gone on to contribute to some of the biggest games of the last decade\, including id Software’s massively successful revitalization of the DOOM franchise and Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. A Lead Gameplay Programmer at Insomniac Games and currently in development on Marvel’s Wolverine\, Mark’s road to success didn’t come without its hurdles. \nMark studied game development at Full Sail university and graduated as valedictorian of his class. He joined Insomniac Games as a Lead Gameplay Programmer in February 2022\, where he shipped Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and is currently working on Marvel’s Wolverine. In his current role at Insomniac\, he is responsible for direct technical contributions and team management\, balancing programming work with managing\, mentoring\, and caring for the well-being of his team members. A U.S. Navy veteran\, Mark landed his first industry job as a Gameplay Programmer at id Software\, where he worked for eight years on the award-winning titles DOOM\, DOOM VFR\, DOOM Eternal\, and The Ancient Gods part 1 and 2 DLC. Mark has traveled the country working conventions such as E3\, PAX and QuakeCon in support of ZeniMax/Bethesda’s VR development initiatives. \n  \n\nFor more information\, please call (305) 237-3560
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/art-of-tech-speakers-series-mark-diaz-lead-game-programmer-at-insomniac-games/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T150000
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CREATED:20250124T202528Z
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SUMMARY:MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
DESCRIPTION:MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session\nFlorida 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. \n\nThe Agreement\nMiami 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. \nStudents 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. \nFIU 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. \n\nBoth 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
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/2025-mdc-magic-fiu-day/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000
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UID:5104-1742299200-1742306400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Miami Animation Incentive Program - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Animation Incentive Program for Miami Animation Talent\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nHow to Submit Your Portfolio\nAnimators 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 \n  \n  \n  \nThe Workshop at MAGIC\nJoin 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. \nFor further information about the Miami Animation Incentive Program\, please contact info@creativesmiami.com \nKey Benefit for Employers\n\nFinancial 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).\nEmployers choose talent for their project from a talented\, educated\, pool of Miami based animators.\nAbility to provide on-the-job training (OJT) / supervision either on-site or remotely.\nProgram is designed to increase productivity and improve workforce quality.\nNo-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.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/miami-animation-incentive-program-information-session/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250331T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250331T150000
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UID:4890-1743411600-1743433200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:The Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/the-pitch-event-5/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250403T120000
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UID:4892-1743674400-1743681600@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:The Pitch Event – Industry @ MAGIC
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URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/the-pitch-event-industry-magic-6/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20240802T192939Z
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UID:4888-1746036000-1746046800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:2025 MAGIC Premiere Night
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\nFor more information about the MAGIC program at Miami Dade College\, please contact us at (305) 237-3560 or magic@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/2025-magic-premiere-night/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000
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CREATED:20250416T214643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T172236Z
UID:5265-1747652400-1747922400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshop & Cap Enrollment\nEnrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly\, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students. \nWhen & What\nMay 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2 pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony\, Autodesk Maya\, Adobe Creative Suite. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nThis 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 \n\n \nTeam Legend Studios\, 2025 Demo Reel \n\nCurriculum – Week 1\nClass 01 (Jonathan): Understanding the Industry/Student Evaluations \nClass 02 (Jonathan): Introduction to Production Pipelines \nClass 03 (Thiago): Principles of Animation Pt. 1 \nClass 04 (Thiago): Principles of Animation Pt. 2 \n\nThis workshop is FREE for all animators\, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/workshop-team-legend-studios-present-fundamentals-for-success-in-animation/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250416T214957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T174319Z
UID:5270-1748862000-1749132000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals for Success in Animation\nJoin 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. \n \nWorkshop & Cap Enrollment\nEnrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly\, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students. \nWhen & What\nMay 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony\, Autodesk Maya\, Adobe Creative Suite. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nThis 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) \n\n \nTeam Legend Studios Demo Reel \n\nCurriculum – Week 3\nClass 09 (Jonathan): Character Development \nClass 10 (Jonathan): Story Structure and Outlines \nClass 11 (Thiago): Storyboard and Animatics \nClass 12 (Thiago): Layouts\, Composition\, and Color \n\nThis workshop is FREE for all animators\, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/workshop-team-legend-studios-present-fundamentals-for-success-in-animation-3/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T164955Z
UID:5127-1749456000-1749834000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Esports Week 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-esports-week-1/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T165150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T220108Z
UID:5131-1749456000-1749834000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Animation: 2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-animation-3d-modeling-with-maya-2/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250416T215259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T173722Z
UID:5272-1749466800-1749736800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals for Success in Animation\nJoin 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. \nWorkshop & Cap Enrollment\nEnrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly\, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students. \nWhen & What\nMay 19th – July 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony\, Autodesk Maya\, Adobe Creative Suite. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nThis 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 \n\n \nTeam Legend Studios Demo Reel \n\nCurriculum – Week 4\nClass 13 (Jonathan): Post Production \nClass 14 (Jonathan): Building a Demoreel for success \nClass 15 (Thiago): Animation Timing and Key Frames \nClass 16 (Thiago): Animation Breakdown and Inbetweens \n\nThis workshop is FREE for all animators\, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/workshop-team-legend-studios-present-fundamentals-for-success-in-animation-4/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T165045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165045Z
UID:5129-1750060800-1750438800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Esports Week 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-esports-week-2/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T165403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165403Z
UID:5135-1750060800-1750438800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Gaming: Game Design with Unity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-gaming-game-design-with-unity/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250602T163840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T163840Z
UID:5599-1750269600-1750273200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Screening of "Astro's Adventure at Frost Science" at the Frost Planetarium
DESCRIPTION: – This is a private event\, by invitation only – \n \n – This is a private event\, by invitation only –
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/screening-of-astros-adventure-at-frost-science-at-the-frost-planetarium/
LOCATION:Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science\, 1101 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165251Z
UID:5133-1750665600-1751043600@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Animation: Character Animation with Maya
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-animation-character-animation-with-maya/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250206T165459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T220135Z
UID:5137-1751875200-1752253200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Gaming: Video Game Programming
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-gaming-2d-game-creation-in-unreal-engine-5/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250411T073246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T073246Z
UID:5242-1755867600-1755874800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC New Student Orientation - Mandatory
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magic-new-student-orientation-mandatory/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250806T182017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T150154Z
UID:5711-1756893600-1756900800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:VR Projects TRY OUTS - Programmers\, Game Dev and Animators Needed
DESCRIPTION:EARN WHILE YOU LEARN\nThe 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. \nEarn Up to $1\,000 for each term\nGain Production Experience\nGrow in Your Field\nTry 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. \nPast 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. \nParticipation & Expectations – WHO QUALIFIES?\nSecond 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. \nGame Developers – Come ready to Code!\nAnimators – Show off your 3D modeling and asset creation Skills!\n\nMore info?\nContact Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 \n\n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/vr-projects-try-outs-programmers-game-dev-and-animators-needed/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250826T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173058Z
UID:5783-1757678400-1757692800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - National Video Games Day: Super Smash Bros. & Mario Kart Showdown!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of gaming\, fun\, and prizes as we celebrate National Video Games Day with back-to-back Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart tournaments!Compete for glory\, cheer on your friends\, and claim epic bragging rights. \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – RSVP HERE\n \nDate: Friday\, 09/12/25\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nLocation: Wolfson Campus\, Building 8 Room 8106 \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – make your donation below to secure your spot in the event and tournament. Bring your donation receipt to the event and you are all set! Find out below how your donation will benefit student’s scholarships for the MAGIC program.\n\nSnacks & Drinks:\nEnjoy video game–themed snacks and drinks\, available for a $1–$3 donation each. \nCostumes encouraged!\nDress as your favorite character\, snap pics with friends\, and tag @magic_mdc for a chance to win exclusive MAGIC swag. \nFanart contest!\nSubmit original art of your favorite video game character to Secretary Brenna at bverner@mdc.edu for a chance to be featured in our gallery and win a poster! \nPrizes! \n \nRSVP HERE\n\nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/national-video-games-day-super-smash-bros-mario-kart-showdown/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250411T073425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150511Z
UID:5244-1758110400-1758114000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Town Hall - September
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis special session will be moderated by Ms. Ana Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119 We hope to see you then.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/town-hall-september/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250828T163113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T165033Z
UID:5891-1758207600-1758211200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Changemaker Week at MAGIC - Virtual Visions: Stories that Spark Change
DESCRIPTION:The MAGIC Department is excited to be part of this year’s Changemaker Week (September 15–21). Our featured event\, Virtual Visions: Stories that Spark Change\, will showcase the immersive VR simulations developed by MAGIC students in collaboration with faculty across disciplines over the past two years. \n \nJoin us on September 18th\, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, and step into interactive experiences that merge storytelling\, science\, and technology. The projects include: \nLab Lockdown (Chemistry) – with Professor Davia Holness\nCreated by students at MAGIC and Dr. Davia Holness\, this chemistry focused escape room game challenges players to solve content driven puzzles to escape a locked laboratory. Tasks include using property-based clues to identify and correctly place missing elements on the periodic table. \nDigestion ED (Nutrition) – with Professor Olubisi Faoye\nDeveloped by students at MAGIC\, this immersive biology module lets learners explore the human digestive system in VR. Embedded quizzes reinforce learning throughout the experience\, making it a powerful tool for self-guided study. The simulation was developed under the guidance of Professor Olubisi Faoye. \nStellar Factor (Math Factors) – with Professor Manini Nguyen\nCreated by students at MAGIC and Professor Manini Nguyen\, the game trasnports you to alien worlds where by finding a series of objects and solving a series of Math Factors\, it will get you back home. \n\nMAGIC Lead Faculty: Prof. Silvia Sayas and Prof. Mel Tomeo \nMusic Supervisor: Dr. Susan Epstein – Garcia\, NWSA \nDepartment Chairperson: Mauricio Ferrazza \n\nThe event is posted on the Changemaker Hub and will also appear on the MDC Wolfson Calendar. Come see how MAGIC students are harnessing VR to inspire learning and spark change.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/changemaker-week-at-magic-virtual-visions-stories-that-spark-change/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250826T182344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T174520Z
UID:5785-1758888000-1758902400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - K-Pop Demon Hunters: Film Screening + Sing-Along Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED\nEnjoy the FULL MOVIE on the BIG SCREEN and SING-ALONG from 12:00–1:30 PM! \nSING KARAOKE\, SNAP PHOTOS\, and PLAY GAMES WITH US from 1:30–3:00 PM – You could win EXCLUSIVE K POP MERCH\nCan you handle the heat of the SPICY CHALLENGE  or find the prize in our ball pit? Search “IN THE BALLS!”\nAt 3 PM\, join us for the ultimate DANCE PARTY to the FULL SOUNDTRACK!\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 09/26/2025\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nLocation:  Wolfson Campus\, Building 8 – Room 8106 \nRSVP\n\n\nA $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!\nAll proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\nMovie Screening\n 12:00 – 1:30 PM \nKaraoke\, Photo Ops\, & Games\n 1:30 – 3:00 PM \nDance Party\n 3:00 PM \n\nBRING CASH OR DONATE ONLINE\n\nTHEMATIC SNACKS\nFuel Your Fandom With: \n Huntrix Eye-Popping Popcorn \n Saja Boy Soda Pops \n Derpy & Sussie Cupcakes \n And More Thematic Treats! \n\nSODA POP SHOULDER SWAY CHALLENGE\n Record yourself swaying to the song “Soda Pop”\n Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC\n Enter for a chance to win an exclusive K Pop Demon Hunters prize + be part of our fan compilation! \n\nPHOTO OPS\n Snap a pic at our photo ops with our life-size cutouts of Huntrix and the Saja Boys!\n Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC\n Enter for a chance to win one of them! \n\nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/k-pop-demon-hunters-film-screening-sing-along-dance-party/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250716T132018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T132018Z
UID:5677-1759924800-1759932000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Z-Brush Workshop with MAXON's Ian Robinson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/z-brush-workshop-with-maxons-ian-robinson/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250721T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T222423Z
UID:5684-1760457600-1760463000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:10 Years of MAGIC Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, MAGIC—the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex at Miami Dade College celebrates a decade of shaping the next generation of animators\, game developers\, and immersive storytellers. What began as a bold vision to position Miami as a creative tech hub has grown into a nationally recognized academic center\, graduating hundreds of students\, forging powerful industry partnerships\, and producing award-winning films\, games\, and VR experiences. From 65 students in 2015 to over 800 today\, MAGIC has become a launchpad for diverse talent and a catalyst for economic development in the digital arts. \n \n\nOur President\, Madeline Pumariega\n\n\nThe Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College\n \n\nOur Students\nFrom MAGIC student to Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios\, our inspiring alum\, Jean Paul Salman\, shares his journey of turning passion into profession. \nJean Paul 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. Jean Paul 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. \n \n  \nAriana\, a former MDC MAGIC student\, shares how important it is to put yourself out there at career fairs. #BeMDC #miamitech #studentsuccess . Ariana now works at Xennial (VR/AR)\, beginning her new career right after she graduated from MAGIC. \n \n\nThank You to Our Partners and Supporters\nAs we celebrate 10 years of the MAGIC program at Miami Dade College\, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible community of supporters who have helped make this journey possible. \nTo the companies that have opened their doors to our students—through internships\, scholarships\, mentorship\, and employment—thank you for believing in the next generation of storytellers\, designers\, and innovators. \nTo the institutions and foundations that have awarded grants and funding—your investments have allowed us to build state-of-the-art facilities\, develop groundbreaking programs\, and empower our students to dream bigger and reach farther. \nTo our faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and collaborators—thank you for your dedication\, creativity\, and belief in what MAGIC could become. Your passion continues to shape our culture and inspire new possibilities. \nTogether\, we’ve created more than a program—we’ve built a creative ecosystem that transforms lives and connects education to real opportunity. Here’s to a decade of MAGIC\, and to the future we’re building together. \n\n \n  \nMauricio Ferrazza\, Department Chairperson \nMiami Animation and Gaming International Complex – MAGIC\nWolfson Campus\, Miami Dade College \n\nTo learn more about the MAGIC program\, visit our website www.magic.mdc.edu and contact us for more information: (305) 237-3560. \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magics-10-year-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:MDC Wolfson Campus Auditorium\, 300 NE 2nd Ave - Building 1\, Room 1261 \, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250826T183100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T200645Z
UID:5787-1760702400-1760716800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - Inktober Sip & Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Inktober Sip & Sketch\nUnleash your creativity at our Inktober Drawing Party! Work through fun\, fast-paced drawing prompts with friends—a new challenge every round and prizes for the winners. No pressure\, just good vibes\, creative flow\, and plenty of laughs. \n \nDate: Friday\, October 17\, 2025\nTime: 12 PM – 2 PM\nLocation: Wolfson Campus\, Building 8\, Room 8106 \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – make your donation below to secure your spot in the event. Bring your donation receipt to the event and you are all set! Find out below how your donation will benefit student’s scholarships for the MAGIC program.\n\n \nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students\, this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/inktober-sip-sketch/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151453
CREATED:20250806T185823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125445Z
UID:5719-1760961600-1760968800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Art of Tech Speaker Series - Guest Speaker Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Games
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n  \nGuest Speaker – Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Game\nKyle Bunk is a Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Inc. where he creates visual content for player abilities\, as well as other elements such as grenade explosions\, muzzle flashes\, and water effects.\nBefore breaking into the industry he worked at a toilet paper factory full-time in his hometown near Scranton\, Pennsylvania. He first entered the industry as an animator for Gameloft\, then switched over to VFX at Firaxis Games on Marvel’s Midnight Suns. He has also worked on numerous indie projects\, including a dating sim where you date…..board games??\nHe currently resides in Boynton Beach while he works remotely into Bungie’s studio in Bellevue Washington. Though currently specializing in VFX\, he continues to draw and pursue other avenues for artistic growth outside of work.\nLecture: “My weird path into the games industry and why college is important”
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/art-of-tech-speaker-series-guest-speaker-kyle-bunk-senior-vfx-artist-at-bungie-games/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151454
CREATED:20250411T073627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150805Z
UID:5246-1761922800-1761937200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:2025 MAGIC Halloween Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MAGIC’s Halloween Pizza Party and celebrate and interact with students\, faculty and staff. Enter to compete in our Halloween Costume & Art Contest. There will be music\, plenty of PIZZA (of course)\, drinks\, treats\, karaoke\, dancing and more. Learn how to “thriller dance” and join our flash mob at the event! \nHalloween Art Work & Costume Contests with Special Prizes\nART WORK CONTEST \nSubmission date for Art Work: Oct 24th\, 2025 \nART WORK CRITERIA \n\nHalloween Themed Art Work (PG 13)\nStill Image\nHD: 1920 X 1080\nResolution: 72-300 dpi\n\nSelection of winner: The Art Work winner will be selected by a vote from the MAGIC Staff on September 31st  and announced at the end of event. \nCOSTUME CONTEST \n\nCostume contest sign up (sign in sheet) upon arrival at event\n\nGRAND PRIZE: $100 GIFT CARD for BEST COSTUME \nSelection of winner: The Costume winner will be selected by the MAGIC Halloween committee and announced at the end of event.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/2025-magic-halloween-pizza-party/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151454
CREATED:20251111T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T032406Z
UID:5967-1764005400-1764014400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Story Workshop: Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
DESCRIPTION:Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos\nNovember 17\, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | MDC MAGIC\nHow 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.\nThrough 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Tsakos\nNatasha 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. \nWith 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. \n\nFor more information please contact us at (305) 237-3560
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/story-workshop-stories-that-stick-a-rapid-narrative-lab-with-natasha-tsakos/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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