MIA ANIMATION hosts every year world-renowned speakers, technology influencers from the nation’s top animation studios, universities and the best talent in the industry. It has become one of the most exciting and cutting edge events in Miami, alongside a community of advanced technology-explorers, decision-makers, trend-setters, software developers and creative industry professionals. Matt Shumway, Animation Supervisor […]
MAGIC Honors Graduating Students with World Premiere of Animated Shorts
Miami Dade College’s acclaimed Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) had the world premiere of three animated short films created by MAGIC Class of 2017 students in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Fox Animation. The films were screened on a private session to students, family and friends and MAGIC’s industry partners. Nickelodeon VP of Production and Development, […]
US Secretary of Education Betsy Devos visits Miami Dade College MAGIC
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos made her rounds in South Florida. Friday morning, DeVos arrived at Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson campus for a tour. DeVos was taken around their renowned Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC). The college was hoping she could get a good sense of how important they are to the community. “We represent […]
2017 Pitch Week at MAGIC attracts Nickelodeon, MTV, Univision and Tell Tale Games
After the first completed academic year at MAGIC, every student enrolled in the program have the opportunity of a lifetime: pitch their animated movie or video game idea to Nickelodeon, MTV, Univision and Tell Tale Games. During the 2017 Pitch Week at MAGIC, these were the players who were interested in fresh and new ideas for […]
Discovery Communications Execs scouts for talent at MAGIC
Discovery Communications Inc. has partner with MAGIC creating a scholarship fund for students currently enrolled in the academic program. Students showcased work created at MAGIC to the network’s execs Danny Bolivar, VP Digital Media; Carla Wong, Product Manager; Anamaria Pirondi, O&O Program and Rafael Garcia, Director of Production; for a shot at one of Discovery’s scholarships […]
Univision Sparks “M.A.G.I.C.” Partnership with Miami Dade College
Univision Makes $100K Scholarship Donation to Support Leading Animation and Gaming Program Miami – Univision Communications Inc. presented a $100K scholarship donation to Miami Dade College to support students enrolled in the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) program on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. From L to R: Vice President of National Community Empowerment Ronald Estrada, […]
What Makes a Top Animation School in 2017?
Toon Boom Blog, by Philip Mak MAGIC made the cut! A career in animation has never been more desirable to young people. Consider these socio-economic trends: Generation Z, the adolescent cohort preparing for post-secondary education and the workforce, have distinct values and viewpoints. Born between 1995 and 2010, they are the first true digital natives, […]
Alienware Brings More Magic to MDC
Partnerships are the cornerstone of MAGIC’s success, helping to sustain it as the region’s premier animation and gaming educational facility. Gaming hardware giant Alienware Corporation, a Dell company, recently affirmed its commitment to helping cultivate the next generation of game developers and designers with a generous donation of $48,000 toward scholarships. Alienware also provides $8,000 […]
MAGIC is on top of list of Animation Super Schools published by Animation Magazine
Animation Magazine has been publishing the business, the technology and art of animation and VFX for more than 25 years establishing itself as the most prestigious publication in the industry. Miami Dade College’s Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) was featured as one of the top schools in animation or visual effects in the March issue of the […]
MDC MAGIC has been selected for funding by the 2017 UNITE summer program
The Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP) is composed of competitions, unique experiences, internships, and teacher resources designed to spark inspiration, exploration, and achievement in STEM literacy and career development. From elementary school through college, students of all proficiency levels, interests, and social and economic backgrounds are encouraged to participate in real-world STEM experiences involving these […]