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SUMMARY:10 Years of MAGIC Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\nOur President\, Madeline Pumariega\n\n\nThe Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College\n \n\nOur Students\nFrom MAGIC student to Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios\, our inspiring alum\, Jean Paul Salman\, shares his journey of turning passion into profession. \nJean 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. \n \n  \nAriana\, 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. \n \n\nThank You to Our Partners and Supporters\nAs 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. \nTo 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. \nTo 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. \nTo 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. \nTogether\, 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. \n\n \n  \nMauricio Ferrazza\, Department Chairperson \nMiami Animation and Gaming International Complex – MAGIC\nWolfson Campus\, Miami Dade College \n\nTo learn more about the MAGIC program\, visit our website www.magic.mdc.edu and contact us for more information: (305) 237-3560. \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magics-10-year-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:MDC Wolfson Campus Auditorium\, 300 NE 2nd Ave - Building 1\, Room 1261 \, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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