MAGIC

10 Years of MAGIC Celebration
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | MDC Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 NE 2nd Ave - Building 1, Room 1261 , Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.

Our President, Madeline Pumariega

The Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College
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Our Students
From MAGIC student to Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios, our inspiring alum, Jean Paul Salman, shares his journey of turning passion into profession.
Jean 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.
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Ariana, 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.
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Thank You to Our Partners and Supporters
As 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.
To 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.
To 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.
To 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.
Together, 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.

Mauricio Ferrazza, Department Chairperson
Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex – MAGIC
Wolfson Campus, Miami Dade College

To learn more about the MAGIC program, visit our website www.magic.mdc.edu and contact us for more information: (305) 237-3560.

MAGIC Event - Inktober Sip & Sketch
2025-10-17 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Inktober Sip & Sketch
Unleash 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.

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
Location: Wolfson Campus, Building 8, Room 8106
A $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.

The MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC
Created 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.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu

Art of Tech Speaker Series - Guest Speaker Kyle Bunk, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Games
2025-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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 – Kyle Bunk, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Game
Kyle 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.
Before 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??
He 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.
Lecture: “My weird path into the games industry and why college is important”

MDC Esports - MDC Esports Halloween Party!
2025-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: October 28th, 2025
Time: 1 PM-4 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: MDC Esports Halloween Party!
Event Description: This is a Members Only event to celebrate all of you! Dress up in Halloween costumes, play some Mario Party games, and enjoy free pizza and soda!

To join our community, join the Esports Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 – and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!

2025 MAGIC Halloween Pizza Party
2025-10-31 15:00 - 19:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Join us for MAGIC’s Halloween Pizza Party 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!
Halloween Art Work & Costume Contests with Special Prizes
ART WORK CONTEST
Submission date for Art Work: Oct 24th, 2025
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

GRAND PRIZE: $100 GIFT CARD for BEST COSTUME
Selection of winner: The Costume winner will be selected by the MAGIC Halloween committee and announced at the end of event.

Holiday - Veterans Day
2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Story Workshop: Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
2025-11-24 17:30 - 20:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
November 17, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | MDC MAGIC
How 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.
Through 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!

Natasha Tsakos
Natasha 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.
With 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.

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

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term: Last day of classes and final exams.
2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Final course grades available.
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Winter Recess. The College will be closed for winter recess.
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Term. Classes begin: 16 weeks.
2026-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MDC Esports - Marvel Rivals Team Tryouts
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Become a Shark today!
Tryout for our NEW Marvel Rivals team for the Spring 2026 semester. All ranks are welcome! Additional information available on the sign up page below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Coach at jmackey1@mdc.edu.
Marvel Rivals Spring 2026 Tryouts Sign-in Sheet – Fill out form

MDC Esports - Overwatch 2 Team Tryouts
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Become a Shark today!
Tryout for our Overwatch 2 team for the Spring 2026 semester. All ranks are welcome! Additional information available on the sign up page below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Coach at jmackey1@mdc.edu.
Overwatch 2 Spring 2026 Tryouts Sign-in Sheet – Fill out form

Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

ESPORTS Event - Membership Drive!
2026-01-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Join MDC Esports at a discounted membership rate of only $20 for the entire Fall semester!

MDC Esports members enjoy access to our exclusive club room with more than a dozen PCs, on their own WiFi network, that allows you to play any game you want! Enjoy exclusive members only events, discounts to any of our tournaments, and FREE Redbull as an Esports member. There will also be refreshments for sale at our membership drive so be sure to join us!
To join our community, join our Discord Channel and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!

Art of Tech Speaker Series – Guest Speaker Kyle Bunk, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Games
2026-02-02 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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 – Kyle Bunk, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Game

Kyle 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.

Before 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??

He 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.

Lecture: “My weird path into the games industry and why college is important”

For more information about this event, please contact us at (305) 237-3560

FLIPACLIP 2.0 BETA SESSION
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Millions of artists worldwide are craving it.
But YOU get to take the new FlipaClip for a spin before anyone else.
One hour session. Here’s what will happen…
First, most importantly, there will be snacks.
Second, you will animate a short story using the new tools.
Third, you will push the app to its limits and see what it is capable of.
Fourth, we will ask for your feedback. Everything you liked.
And especially, everything you did NOT like about the new experience.
No prior preparation is needed.

MAGIC Event - Love at First Fight - Super Smash Bros Tournament
2026-02-13 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Love is in the air and competition is heating up at Love at First Fight! Join us for an exciting Super Smash Bros video game tournament where students go head-to-head for a great cause. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day weekend, students will also be selling themed Valentine’s cards featuring their original artwork, flowers, and sweet treats—perfect for gifting to friends, partners, or anyone you appreciate. Come play, support, and spread the love!

Date: Friday, 02/13/2026
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Wolfson Campus, Building 8 – Room 8106
Gaming • Karaoke •Art • Caricatures • Treats
RSVP

A $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!
All proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund

Free parking for the event – Building 7 Garage Map – Print Parking Pass

Tournament Winner Grand Prize

The Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle – Special Edition comes in Nebula White to provide artists with a choice that matches their unique style. It was designed with a curved slope which reduces potential tension and stress to create a comfortable, natural drawing experience. The tablet has an ultra-fine frosted texture surface which is wear-resistant and non-slip. This texture gives our included pens a surface that feels reminiscent of a pen to paper. Two different sized pens come standard with each of our tablets, both come with an eraser and support 8192 levels of pen pressure and 60 degrees tilt function. More sensitive to sense even the lightest stroke, giving you more full control of your workflow – a $32999 value.

The MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC
Created 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.

Holiday – Presidents’ Day
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Town Hall - February
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program, will have the chance to voice their opinions, concerns, or suggestions to improve our academic program to a MAGIC faculty or staff member. This special session will be moderated by Ms. Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119. We hope to see you then.

The 19th Annual "Animation Show of Shows"
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
THE 19TH ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS OFFERS A WEALTH OFHUMOR, INSIGHT, AND PROFUNDITY

The ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS returns MDC MAGIC this Spring, presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world. At a time of increasing social instability and global anxiety about a range of issues, the works in this year’s show have a special resonance, presenting compelling ideas about our place in society and how we fit into the world.

“Because animation is such a natural medium for dealing with abstract ideas and existential concerns, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS has always included a number of thoughtful and engaging films,” says founder and curator Ron Diamond. “However, more than in previous years, I believe that this year’s program really offers contemporary animation that expresses deeply felt issues in our own country and around the world.”
These films include Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s Annecy Grand Prix-winning “The Burden,” a melancholy, funny and moving film that explores the tribulations, hopes and dreams of a group of night-shift employees, uniquely capturing the zeitgeist of our time. At the other end of the spectrum, David OReilly’s playful and profound “Everything,” based on the work of the late philosopher Alan Watts, explores the interconnectedness of the universe and the multiplicity of perspectives that underlie reality.

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16 animated short films presented in order of appearance:

Can You Do It – Quentin Baillieux, France
Tiny Big – Lia Bertels, Belgium
Next Door – Pete Docter, U.S.
The Alan Dimension – Jac Clinch, UK
Beautiful Like Elsewhere – Elise Simard, Canada
Hangman – Paul Julian and Les Goldman, U.S.
The Battle of San Romano – Georges Schwizgebel, Switzerland
Gokurosama – Clémentine Frère, Aurore Gal, Yukiko Meignien, Anna Mertz, Robin Migliorelli, Romain Salvini, France
Dear Basketball – Glen Keane, U.S.
Island – Max Mörtl and Robert Löbel, Germany
Unsatisfying – Parallel Studio, France
My Burden – Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Sweden
Les Abeilles Domestiques (Domestic Bees) Alexanne Desrosiers, Canada
Our Wonderful Nature: The Common Chameleon – Tomer Eshed, Germany
Casino – Steven Woloshen, Canada
Everything – David OReilly, U.S

The 19th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS represents the work of artists from eight countries, including nine women. Funny, moving, engaging, and thought-provoking, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS not only has something for everyone, but is a remarkable and insightful microcosm of our world.

PRESS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AND INTERVIEWS CONTACT: RON.DIAMOND@ANIMATIONSHOWOFSHOWS.ORG

There is limited seating for this event, register now and save your spot: REGISTER EVENTBRITE

16 animated short films presented in order of appearance

Can You Do It – Quentin Baillieux, France
Tiny Big – Lia Bertels, Belgium
Next Door – Pete Docter, U.S.
The Alan Dimension – Jac Clinch, UK
Beautiful Like Elsewhere – Elise Simard, Canada
Hangman – Paul Julian and Les Goldman, U.S.
The Battle of San Romano – Georges Schwizgebel, Switzerland
Gokurosama – Clémentine Frère, Aurore Gal, Yukiko Meignien, Anna Mertz, Robin Migliorelli, Romain Salvini, France
Dear Basketball – Glen Keane, U.S.
Island – Max Mörtl and Robert Löbel, Germany
Unsatisfying – Parallel Studio, France
My Burden – Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Sweden
Les Abeilles Domestiques (Domestic Bees) Alexanne Desrosiers, Canada
Our Wonderful Nature: The Common Chameleon – Tomer Eshed, Germany
Casino – Steven Woloshen, Canada
Everything – David OReilly, U.S

“Hangman,” by Paul Julian and Les Goldman, and based on a poem by MauriceOgden.
Perhaps themost relevant film in the show is a 50-year-old short that was restored by The ANIMATIONSHOW OF SHOWS with grants from ASIFA-Hollywood and The National Film Preservation Foundation.“Hangman,” by Paul Julian and Les Goldman, and based on a poem by MauriceOgden, explores themes ofinjustice and personal responsibility in its tale of a town whose residents, afraid to speak up, aremethodically executed by the title character
Other program highlights include “Dear Basketball,” Disney veteran Glen Keane’s animation of a poem byLos Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, written on the occasion of his imminent retirement; AcademyAward-winning Pixar director Pete Docter’s 1990 CalArts student film “Next Door”; and “Casino,” the latestfilm from director StevenWoloshen, who, for some 30 years, has been creating award-winning experimentalfilms by drawing directly on film stock.
“An exceptional program that starts off strong and only gets better as it goes, the 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows overflows with charm while containing more provocative observations about the nature of existence than most prestige feature films do.” – John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
The 19th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS represents the work of artists from eight countries, including nine women. Funny, moving, engaging, and thought-provoking, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS not only has something for everyone, but is a remarkable and insightful microcosm of our world.

There is limited seating for this event, register now and save your spot: REGISTER EVENTBRITE

The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows – February 19th at 1pm – Room 8108 (Open Lab) – MAGIC, Building 8, Wolfson Campus. This event is FREE and open to all in the community.

Employee Retreat No Classes. The college will be open.
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MAGIC Event - Luck of the Lap - Mario Kart Tournament
2026-03-13 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Rev your engines and test your luck at Luck of the Lap: MAGIC Mario Kart Tournament! Students will compete in a fast-paced Mario Kart tournament to
benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund. Celebrate upcoming St. Patrick’s Day with green lights, themed treats, pots of gold popcorn, and exciting raffles to test your fortune. Whether you’re racing for first place or cheering from the sidelines, enjoy a fun-filled, lucky day of gaming, prizes, and festive vibes!

Date: Friday, 03/13/2026
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Wolfson Campus, Building 8 – Room 8106
Free Parking for the Event – Building 7 Garage Map – Print Parking Pass
RSVP

A $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!
All proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund

Tournament Winner Grand Prize

The Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle – Special Edition comes in Nebula White to provide artists with a choice that matches their unique style. It was designed with a curved slope which reduces potential tension and stress to create a comfortable, natural drawing experience. The tablet has an ultra-fine frosted texture surface which is wear-resistant and non-slip. This texture gives our included pens a surface that feels reminiscent of a pen to paper. Two different sized pens come standard with each of our tablets, both come with an eraser and support 8192 levels of pen pressure and 60 degrees tilt function. More sensitive to sense even the lightest stroke, giving you more full control of your workflow – a $32999 value.

The MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC
Created 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.

MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
2026-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
MDC MAGIC + FIU Articulation Agreement Information Session
Florida International University’s Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media will host an information session fto provide information about the transfer pathway for MDC graduates of the Associate in Science (AS) in Animation and Game Art or the AS in Game Development and Design to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Digital Communication and Media at FIU. Please make sure to attend this event if you’re interested in transferring to FIU to continue your studies.

The Agreement
Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) signed an articulation agreement that creates a seamless transfer pathway for MDC graduates of the Associate in Science (AS) in Animation and Game Art or the AS in Game Development and Design to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Digital Communication and Media at FIU. Both MDC and FIU recognize the significant roles they each play as exemplars evolving successful transfer pathways, which have positively impacted student outcomes.
Students pursuing the AS degree at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex would matriculate at MDC for 4 semesters. Upon successful completion of the AS degree at MDC, MDC graduates would seamlessly enroll at FIU to complete the remaining 4 semesters of the BS in Digital Communication and Media. MDC students who transition to FIU under the terms of the Agreement will be required to complete any remaining General Education requirements at FIU or through approved accelerated credit mechanisms. MDC students must meet FIU’s transfer admission criteria for the catalog year when they first enrolled at MDC. MDC students must successfully complete the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement prior to enrolling at FIU. In addition to meeting FIU’s transfer admission criteria, students seeking admission to the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85.
FIU will accept major-specific courses completed at MDC to count toward the BS in Digital Communication and Media. Students are allowed no more than 12 credits of lower-division courses to count toward upper-division requirements, as stipulated by the Accrediting Council in Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media’s accrediting agency.

Both Animation & Game Art and Game Development & Design transfer maps to FIU are available for review by clicking here: MAGIC + FIU TRANSFER MAPS. For more information and further details about this agreement and transferring to FIU, please contact us at (305) 237-3560

Spring Break - College Closed
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event
2026-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

The Pitch Event - Industry @ MAGIC
2026-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | MAGIC Incubator – Building 8, Room 8119, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Spring Recess
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MAGIC Event - Cartoon Film Festival
2026-04-10 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Get ready for a day of laughs, nostalgia, and animated fun at the MAGIC Cartoon Film Festival! Join us for back-to-back screenings of your favorite cartoons, from classic Looney Tunes to modern hits, Nicktoons, anime, and everything in between. All admission proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund, so you can enjoy your favorite shows while supporting a great cause. Concessions will be available, including popcorn, candy, and bowls of cereal to fuel your cartoon marathon.
Test your cartoon knowledge with trivia games for a chance to win fun prizes, and enjoy a fun-filled day of animation for fans of all ages. Don’t miss this celebration of the wonderful world of cartoons!

Date: Friday, 04/10/2026
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: Wolfson Campus, Building 8 – Room 8106
Free Parking for this event – Building 7 Garage Map – Print Parking Pass
Costume Contest
Come dressed as your favorite character!
Cartoon Intro Karaoke
Think you remember all the lyrics to your favorite opening themes? Let’s hear it!
Animation Trivia
Put your animation knowledge to the test!
Cartoon Art Contest
Submit your artwork to bverner@mdc.edu by Thursday, April 9 at 5PM
Prizes for all events!
We’ll also have delicious concessions AND our fan-favorite Doodle Booth,
where you can request a custom caricature in your favorite cartoon style!

RSVP

A $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!
All proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund

Support a Great Cause
All proceeds go toward the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund — and we are just $300 away from our goal!
Help us make a difference for animation and game students in need of financial aid.
Open to the public + FREE parking
Bring your friends!

The MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC
Created 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.
