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 […]
MAGIC Summer Programs
At MAGIC, the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex at Miami Dade College, we encourage and inspire kids and teens to become the next generation of developers, animators, video game designers, programmers and mixed reality creators. Our MAGIC Summer Camps feature hands-on, project-based learning infused with the latest in the creative industries, animation, video game development, VR, 3D printing […]
2016 Alienware Scholarship Recipients @ MAGIC
Alienware is an American computer hardware subsidiary of Dell, Inc. Their hardware is designed for video gaming purposes. Alienware has established a partnership with MAGIC, providing full scholarships for the Animation & Game Art and Game Development & Design academic programs. Four MAGIC students were awarded this year’s scholarship which requires a grade point average of […]