Career & Internship Day @ MAGIC
2022-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Wolfson Campus Market & Movie Night: Ready Player One
2022-04-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Recess
2022-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Term - Last day of classes
2022-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Commencement Ceremony
2022-04-23 13:30 - 17:00 | Marlins Park Stadium, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125
All Ceremonies Will Take Place on Saturday, April 23, 2022
Below is the schedule of ceremonies at LoanDepot Park located at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, Florida 33125:

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

If you’re attending in person, please note:

All persons entering LoanDepot Park are subject to a security screening with a metal detector wand and/or inspection of belongings. Failure to consent to screening and inspection will result in a denial of entry to LoanDepot Park. MDC encourages wearing a tightly fitted mask while indoors.
Guest Tickets
Guest tickets will not be required for entrance to commencement. However, please note that up to 6 guests will be allowed per graduate.
Friends and Family Can Watch Online
Friends and families of graduates who are not able to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online on the day of the event. A recording of the ceremonies will also be available after the live event is over at: www.mdc.edu/livestream.

Spring Term - Final exams
2022-04-25 08:00 - 2022-04-29 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

2022 MAGIC Premiere Night
2022-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - Classes Begin
2022-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Memorial Day
2022-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Animation & Esports Summer Camp
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-17 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Esports Camp
Students ages 14+ will immerse themselves in the world of competitive gaming at this exciting esports camp designed for all-skill level players. Make new friends, have a blast and be a part of Miami Dade College Esports safe and supportive gaming community. Coaches will guide players through games, drills, and strategies in a fun and competitive environment. Players will walk away with several tactics and tools that they can utilize to improve their gaming skills while building important life skills that extend beyond the game. This camp is designed for all-skill level players looking to take their game to the next level. Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet, and greet. From 3:00 – 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 1, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus.
Week #1: Class 6/13/22 – 6/17/22 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
Smash Brothers: 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. Ref Number: 9373

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.
Week #1: Class 6/13/22 – 6/17/22 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
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. Ref Number: 8270

For more information about our summer camps and to enroll please contact Lillybeth Guilfucci: 305-237-3598 / lguilfuc@mdc.edu | Oscar Pedroso: 305-237-3031 / opedroso@mdc.edu

Summer Term - Last day of classes first 6-week mini-term
2022-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

3D Game Design & Esports Summer Camp
2022-06-20 08:00 - 2022-06-24 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Esports Camp
Students ages 14+ will immerse themselves in the world of competitive gaming at this exciting esports camp designed for all-skill level players. Make new friends, have a blast and be a part of Miami Dade College Esports safe and supportive gaming community. Coaches will guide players through games, drills, and strategies in a fun and competitive environment. Players will walk away with several tactics and tools that they can utilize to improve their gaming skills while building important life skills that extend beyond the game. This camp is designed for all-skill level players looking to take their game to the next level. Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet, and greet. From 3:00 – 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 1, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus.
Week #2: Class 6/20/22 – 6/24/22 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
Overwatch: This is our second camp of the summer, and we are looking to expand on last week’s camp. We will dive further into communication, and discuss toxicity, reinforcement, go further into health and fitness, and explore the introductory phases of journalism, marketing and some problems they face in the industry today. All the while the players enjoy learning about the game of Overwatch and to assess games that require the ability to aim and think fast on your feet. Building 1, Room 1156-1. Course Hours: 25. Ref Number: 9375

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.
Week #1: Class 6/20/22 – 6/24/212 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
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. Ref Number: 8272

For more information about our summer camps and to enroll please contact Lillybeth Guilfucci: 305-237-3598 / lguilfuc@mdc.edu | Oscar Pedroso: 305-237-3031 / opedroso@mdc.edu

Animation Summer Camp
2022-06-27 08:00 - 2022-07-01 17:00 | 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.
Week #2: Class 6/27/22 – 7/01/22 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
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. Ref Number: 8271

For more information about our summer camps and to enroll please contact Lillybeth Guilfucci: 305-237-3598 / lguilfuc@mdc.edu | Oscar Pedroso: 305-237-3031 / opedroso@mdc.edu

3D Game Design Summer Camp
2022-07-11 08:00 - 2022-07-15 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.

Week #2: Class 7/11/22 – 7/15/22 MTuWThF 9:00 am—3:00 pm $395
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. Ref Number: 8273

For more information about our summer camps and to enroll please contact Lillybeth Guilfucci: 305-237-3598 / lguilfuc@mdc.edu | Oscar Pedroso: 305-237-3031 / opedroso@mdc.edu

Miami MoGraph Meet Up - Guest Speaker Akel Issa
2022-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
https://miamimograph_akel_issa.eventbrite.com

Summer Term - Last day of classes
2022-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Term - Final course grades available
2022-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Esports Team Try-outs - VALORANT
2022-08-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall New Student Orientation - Mandatory
2022-08-19 13:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term - Classes begin
2022-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Esports Team Try-outs – SUPER SMASH BROS
2022-08-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Esports Team Try-outs – ROCKET LEAGUE
2022-08-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Holiday - Labor Day
2022-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Digital Portfolio - Workshop
2022-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
About this workshop
This workshop will explore ways to use digital portfolios to showcase an individual’s identity. We will discuss how portfolios can serve as more than just a showcase of already-completed work by focusing on a formative approach to digital portfolio building that teaches multimedia composition, reflective decision-making and self-presentation skills, while encouraging students to approach learning and skill development as personalized and contextualized processes.
The workshop will be facilitated by Mr. Jose Soto and Ms. Shona Rose

Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop - Workshop
2022-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
About this workshop
Photoshop is an indispensable tool for every artist. But as important as it is, it is equally as difficult to navigate. Mr. Jose Soto, will guide students through important tasks for artists to improve the quality of source photos for your paintings and documentation of your photos including: adjusting saturation and contrast, blurring backgrounds to create depth, removing unsightly items, and understanding how layers work in Photoshop.
This workshop will be facilitated by Mr. Jose Soto.

Town Hall - October
2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program, or a MAGIC faculty or staff member will have the chance to voice their opinions, concerns or suggestions with the goal of improving our academic program.
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

Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 (MRTK3) Workshop by Microsoft
2022-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Denise Mendez from Microsoft will be visiting MAGIC on Monday, October 17th at 10:00 am to conduct a workshop on how to use the Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 (MRTK3) on the HoloLens 2. It’s a Microsoft-driven open-source project to accelerate cross-platform mixed reality development in Unity. This new version is built on top of Unity’s XR Management system and XR Interaction Toolkit. MRTK3 runs on OpenXR, meaning that the toolkit supports a range of extended reality (XR) devices.

Student Portfolio Review with Nickelodeon & First Contact Entertainment Games
2022-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
What is a portfolio review

Having a portfolio review means getting a professional’s opinion on your work. You get your chance to have talented industry professionals look at your portfolios or projects and give invaluable feedback on where you might improve, and advice on what to look at next. Featuring industry professionals across a variety of different roles, the one-to-one portfolio reviews will last approximately 15 minutes, giving you an opportunity to speak with artists, programmers, recruiters and more to discuss your career path and future aspirations. Nickelodeon and First Contact Entertainment will join us as our guests for portfolio review on Friday, October 28th at MAGIC.

Our industry guests
Bill Buckley / Character Director – Oversees all Animation, Character Art and Weapon Art Development at First Contact Entertainment
Bill Buckley has been working as a developer in the video game industry since 2005. His roles have included Senior Animator, Story Artist, Writer, Digital Cinematographer, Concept Artist and currently, Animation Director with First Contact Entertainment. He has worked on popular titles for companies such as THQ, Disney Interactive, Limbic, SCEA, Activision (Neversoft and Infinity Ward) and StarBreeze. His resume includes major titles such as Tony Hawk Proving Ground, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw, NBA 2007, Disney’s Club Penguin, eight Guitar Hero titles, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, John Wick The Impossible Task in VR, ROM Extraction, Firewall Zero Hour and most currently SOLARIS OFFWORLD COMBAT. Bill is also a lecturer, mentor and teacher of animation and game development both domestic and abroad.

Conrad Montgomery / Vice President, Current Animation, Nickelodeon
Due to last minute engagements in Los Angeles, CA; Mr. Montgomery will be unable to attend portfolio review on Friday, Oct. 28th at MAGIC. He will participate as an industry guest juror at the Miami Halloween Hackathon on Saturday, Oct. 29th as scheduled.
Experienced senior executive with a wide creative network and a demonstrated history of success working in the entertainment industry. Strong creative professional skilled in animation development and production for series, various content formats across new media platforms, complemented by a background founded in live-action television and feature film. Conrad sets the tone for all creative content and is responsible for production content for current series at Nickelodeon. He serves as liaison between teams spanning the country and oversees entire productions, from idea to delivery, pushing through digital, linear television, social media, and public relations. Conrad was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and always wanted to be behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. He received a BA in Cinema and Television Arts and Business Administration from CSU, Northridge, and began his career as a freelance associate segment producer for Good Morning America. He became Creative Executive with Lions Gate Films on “Monster’s Ball.” His work has won both Oscar and Emmy awards. His success can be attributed to passion, drive, education, faith, and goal-setting. Conrad volunteers with the City Light Church in Los Angeles and is a supporter of Women in Animation.

How to attend and prepare

To attend this event, you must be a student currently enrolled in the MAGIC program, just come in-person on Friday, October 28th from 1pm – 5pm and make sure to sign in to get in the queue. This is a first come first serve event. Make sure to bring a link to your work along so it can be reviewed digitally. We will be offering a Digital Portfolio Workshop at MAGIC on September 9th at 11 am, if you’d like to learn how to crate your digital portfolio.

Times for the event may change, please check back to confirm the event, place and times prior to attending. This event is for MAGIC students only.

MAGIC Halloween Hackathon
2022-10-28 18:00 - 2022-10-29 18:00 | Miami Dade College – Chapman Center, Building 3, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, MIAMI, FL, 33132, United States
Game Development, Mixed Reality & Animation Hackathon
Artwork by Shona Rose
Eligibility
Attendees from all backgrounds, genders, and geographies are welcome. There is no age restriction to attend the hackathon. In case you are under 18, your parents/legal guardian should contact the hackathon to request a waiver authorizing you to attend the hackathon and submit their plan for your attendance and transportation to and from the hackathon. Committee members are not eligible to participate in the hackathon. They may, however, assist teams and mentor them during the coding/development phase.

The MAGIC Halloween Hackathon is organized by the MAGIC Club, for more information and to register, visit the MAGIC Club’s Webpage. This event is free and opened to all to attend, register here:

Halloween Pizza Party
2022-10-31 15:00 - 20:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, 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 24th, 2022
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 September 31st 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
