MAGIC

Miami Cancer Institute - Melanoma Prevention Event
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Art of Tech - Speaker's Series
2022-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event
2022-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event - Industry @ MAGIC
2022-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Career & Internship Day @ MAGIC
2022-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | 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
