MAGIC

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-05-26 11:00 - 2025-05-29 14:00 (America/New_York) | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
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.
Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This 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

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 2
Class 05 (Jonathan): Balancing Quality/Quantity/Budget in Animation
Class 06 (Jonathan): Industry Standard Software/Tools
Class 07 (Thiago): Drawing for Animation
Class 08 (Thiago): Character Design for Animation

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the ‘Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-06-02 11:00 - 2025-06-05 14:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
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.

Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – June 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This 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)

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 3
Class 09 (Jonathan): Character Development
Class 10 (Jonathan): Story Structure and Outlines
Class 11 (Thiago): Storyboard and Animatics
Class 12 (Thiago): Layouts, Composition, and Color

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Esports - Super Smash Bros Ultimate Random’s Tournament
2025-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Come to the Esports and show off your skills at the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Random’s Tournament from 2 to 4PM! This event is open to all club members. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for sale. More information on our Discord.

Summer Camp - Esports Week 1
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Animation: 2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Workshop - Team Legend Studios Present: Fundamentals for Success in Animation
2025-06-09 11:00 - 2025-06-12 14:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Fundamentals for Success in Animation
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.
Workshop & Cap Enrollment
Enrollment will be open soon. Make sure you check this site regularly, space is limited for this workshop: 25 students.
When & What
May 19th – July 13th (4 weeks) from 11 am to 2pm / Software: Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite.

This 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

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Team Legend Studios Demo Reel

Curriculum – Week 4
Class 13 (Jonathan): Post Production
Class 14 (Jonathan): Building a Demoreel for success
Class 15 (Thiago): Animation Timing and Key Frames
Class 16 (Thiago): Animation Breakdown and Inbetweens

This workshop is FREE for all animators, as part of the “Miami Animation Incentive Program.”

Summer Camp - Esports Week 2
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Gaming: Game Design with Unity
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Screening of "Astro's Adventure at Frost Science" at the Frost Planetarium
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
– This is a private event, by invitation only –

– This is a private event, by invitation only –

Summer Term - 6-week mini-term. Last day of classes and final exams.
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Finn-Con @ MDC - Anime & Gaming Expo
2025-06-21 13:00 - 19:00 | Miami Dade College – North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL, 33167, United States

Summer Camp - Animation: Character Animation with Maya
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Esports - OBS Streaming Workshop
2025-07-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Come to the Esports and learn how to stream using OBS! No experience required. This event is open to all club members. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for
sale. More information on our Discord

Holiday - 4th of July
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Summer Camp - Gaming: Video Game Programming
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Esports - Marvel Rivals Random Tournament
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Come to the Esports and show off your skills at the Marvel Rivals Tournament from 2 to 4PM! This event is open to all club members. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for sale. More information on our Discord

Summer Term - Last day of classes.
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MAGIC New Student Orientation - Mandatory
2025-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

Fall Term: Classes begin
2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MDC Esports - Valorant Team Tryouts
2025-08-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: August 27th
Time: 12 PM -3 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: Valorant Team Tryouts
Event Description: It’s time for Tryouts! Interested in competing on the MDC Esports Valorant team? Additional information available on the sign up page.
REGISTER HERE

To join our community, join the Esports Discord Channel and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!

Holiday - Labor Day
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8, Miami, FL, 33132, United States

MDC Esports - Overwatch 2 Team Tryouts
2025-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: September 2nd, 2025
Time: 12 PM -4 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: Overwatch 2 Team Tryouts
Event Description: It’s time for Tryouts! Interested in competing on the MDC Esports Valorant team? Additional information available on the sign up page.
REGISTER HERE

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

VR Projects TRY OUTS - Programmers, Game Dev and Animators Needed
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
The 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.
Earn Up to $1,000 for each term
Gain Production Experience
Grow in Your Field
Try 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.
Past 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.
Participation & Expectations – WHO QUALIFIES?
Second 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.
Game Developers – Come ready to Code!
Animators – Show off your 3D modeling and asset creation Skills!

More info?
Contact Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560

MDC Esports - Membership Drive!
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: September 9th
Time: 1 PM-3 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: MDC Esports Membership Drive!
Event Description: Join MDC Esports today at a discounted $20 for the entire Fall semester! Everyone who signs up this day will be entered into a raffle for various prizes, including Funko Pops and MDC Esports gear! There will also be Free Redbull for everyone who joins and snacks!

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

MAGIC Event - National Video Games Day: Super Smash Bros. & Mario Kart Showdown!
2025-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.
A $5 donation serves as your entry fee – RSVP HERE

Date: Friday, 09/12/25
Time: 12 PM – 4 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 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.

Snacks & Drinks:
Enjoy video game–themed snacks and drinks, available for a $1–$3 donation each.
Costumes encouraged!
Dress as your favorite character, snap pics with friends, and tag @magic_mdc for a chance to win exclusive MAGIC swag.
Fanart contest!
Submit 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!
Prizes!

RSVP HERE

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

MDC Esports - Twitch Caster Tryouts
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: September 16th
Time: 1 PM-3 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: Twitch Caster Tryouts!
Event Description: Want to be a valued member of the MDC Esports team? Tryout to be our official Twitch Caster! If you have experience with Twitch, OBS, streaming, etc, we’re looking for someone like you to help us with our Match broadcasts every week! Reach out to jpuig@mdc.edu for more info and to sign up!

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

Town Hall - September
2025-09-17 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, or a MAGIC faculty or staff member will have the chance to voice their opinions, concerns, or suggestions to improve our academic program.
This special session will be moderated by Ms. Ana Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119 We hope to see you then.

Changemaker Week at MAGIC - Virtual Visions: Stories that Spark Change
2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8, Room 8108, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.

Join 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:
Lab Lockdown (Chemistry) – with Professor Davia Holness
Created 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.
Digestion ED (Nutrition) – with Professor Olubisi Faoye
Developed 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.
Stellar Factor (Math Factors) – with Professor Manini Nguyen
Created 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.

MAGIC Lead Faculty: Prof. Silvia Sayas and Prof. Mel Tomeo
Music Supervisor: Dr. Susan Epstein – Garcia, NWSA
Department Chairperson: Mauricio Ferrazza

The 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.

MAGIC Event - K-Pop Demon Hunters: Film Screening + Sing-Along Dance Party
2025-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8, Room 8106, 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
YOU ARE INVITED
Enjoy the FULL MOVIE on the BIG SCREEN and SING-ALONG from 12:00–1:30 PM!
SING KARAOKE, SNAP PHOTOS, and PLAY GAMES WITH US from 1:30–3:00 PM – You could win EXCLUSIVE K POP MERCH
Can you handle the heat of the SPICY CHALLENGE or find the prize in our ball pit? Search “IN THE BALLS!”
At 3 PM, join us for the ultimate DANCE PARTY to the FULL SOUNDTRACK!

Date: Friday, 09/26/2025
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Wolfson Campus, Building 8 – Room 8106
RSVP

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

EVENT SCHEDULE
Movie Screening
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Karaoke, Photo Ops, & Games
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Dance Party
3:00 PM

BRING CASH OR DONATE ONLINE

THEMATIC SNACKS
Fuel Your Fandom With:
Huntrix Eye-Popping Popcorn
Saja Boy Soda Pops
Derpy & Sussie Cupcakes
And More Thematic Treats!

SODA POP SHOULDER SWAY CHALLENGE
Record yourself swaying to the song “Soda Pop”
Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC
Enter for a chance to win an exclusive K Pop Demon Hunters prize + be part of our fan compilation!

PHOTO OPS
Snap a pic at our photo ops with our life-size cutouts of Huntrix and the Saja Boys!
Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC
Enter for a chance to win one of them!

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

MDC Esports - Mario Kart 8 Tournament at MDC Esports!
2025-10-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1, Room 1157, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States
Date: October 7th, 2025
Time: 12 PM-3 PM
Where: Wolfson Campus, Buillding 1 – Room 1155
Event Name: Mario Kart 8 Tournament at MDC Esports!
Event Description: Test out your Mario Kart 8 skills at MDC Esports! Play 1v1s against other students and come out the winner!

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