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

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

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

Art of Tech - Cameron Bolinger, Science & Games
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Twitch.tv
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: Cameron Bolinger
Cameron Bolinger created Explorasaurus Studios with Erica Holcomb a cross-platform media company focused on making innovative science-fiction games, apps, and entertainment—with an emphasis on science. He got his start at the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology with a bachelor in Science for Physics, then went on to graduate from Fullsail University with a degree in Game Design. Cameron started the company as a Unity Engineer specializing in game play systems and front end development. He has experience in with every facet of game development: scripting, asset creation, animation, optimization, UI design/coding, publishing, VR development, game design, and writing.

Join us on Twitch on March 18th at 1PM – Twitch link: https://www.twitch.tv/magic_mdc/schedule
For more information please contact Nicole Garay at (305) 237-6530

Town Hall - March
2021-03-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
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 with the goal of improving our academic program.
Topics to be discussed will cover the remote learning experience, when we will be fully back on campus, challenges with online learning, etc.
This special session will be moderated by Mauricio Ferrazza, Chairperson at MAGIC. We hope to see you then.

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

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

Career & Internship Day at MAGIC
2021-04-16 10:00 - 14:00
You are invited to join the 2021 Career Day at MAGIC. The event will be set up virtually and you will have the opportunity to interview for job and internship opportunities.

The Career Day event will be hosted on Airmeet, join us: https://www.airmeet.com/e/8f621f10-9629-11eb-bfbb-3361cd1b2fd8

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

2021 MAGIC Premiere Night on YouTube
2021-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | YouTube

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

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

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

Summer New Student Orientation
2021-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Town Hall - October
2021-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program, or a MAGIC faculty or staff member will have the chance to voice their opinions, concerns or suggestions with the goal of improving our academic program.
Topics to be discussed will cover the remote learning experience, when we will be fully back on campus, challenges with online learning, etc.
This special session will be moderated by Mauricio Ferrazza, Chairperson at MAGIC. We hope to see you then.

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

Story Workshop
2021-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Halloween Pizza Party
2021-10-29 16:00 - 21:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us for MAGIC’s Halloween Pizza Party. Students will get to interact with other students and faculty. There will be a Halloween Costume & Art Contest and a Halloween/Horror screening.

Costume Contest & Halloween Art Work Contest with Special Prizes
ART WORK CONTEST
Submission date for Art Work: Monday Oct 29th, 2021
Art Work Criteria:

Halloween Themed Art Work (PG 13)
Still Image
HD: 1920 X 1080
Resolution: 72-300 dpi

Selection of winner: The Art Work winner will be selected by a vote from the MAGIC Staff on the 30th and announced at the end of event.
COSTUME CONTEST

Costume contest sign up (sign in sheet) upon arrival at event

Selection of winner: The Costume winner will be selected by the MAGIC Halloween committee and announced at the end of event.
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Prizes (for both contest): 3D printed Character & Magic Shirts

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

Art of Tech Industry Series
2021-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Discord @ MAGIC_MDC
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.
Speaker’s Bio:

Samir Patel is a Senior CG Animator that has been working in the animation industry for the past 24 years. His experience spans the video game, commercial and film industries. Samir grew up in New Jersey surrounded by the lush Pine Barrens and a television that pumped out Transformers, Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and Saturday morning cartoons. As a kid, Samir split his time between being outdoors riding his bike or playing street hockey and indoors watching cartoons, movies and finishing classic video games such as Contra, Zelda and Pitfall.
In the late 90s, Samir began his animation career as an intern for Elan Communications, a design company for the trade show industry. He then quickly worked his way in to the video game industry at MagicArts Studio and then at Midway Games, where he was an animator on Freaky Flyers and Crank the Weasel. Honing his skills, he graduated to Blur Studios where he went on to work on Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas and a variety of video game cinematics. Three years later, he moved on to Rhythm and Hues where he worked on several films, including Academy Award winning: The Golden Compass, Happy Feet and Life of Pi. His experience led him to ILM to work on Cowboys and Aliens. He then detoured through Method Studios, working on Marvel hits: Antman and Captain America Civil War. Currently, Samir is a Senior Animator at MPC Studios in L.A. concentrating on advertising. After more than two decades in the animation industry, Samir looks forward to what other adventures his journey will take him on. He hopes that he will have the opportunity to tell his own stories or, to even someday, teach. But in the meantime, he enjoys his peaceful, happy life with his wife, Maggie, in Los Angeles, California.
Samir Patel IMDB page.
How to attend this event:
You can attend Samir Patel’s lecture on MAGIC’s Discord/Art of Tech Channel – discord.gg/NPpaj2gBZU and on MAGIC’s Twitch Channel – https://www.twitch.tv/magic_mdc

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

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

Town Hall - December
2021-12-01 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

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

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

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

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

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