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 technology and equipment. Our state of the art labs are equipped with industry standard technology and software, a motion capture studio, audio recording studio and screening room.
MAGIC’s instructors include highly respected tech educators, accomplished artists, and industry professionals who have a passion for sharing their knowledge. Each course is taught by one of our lead instructors with the support of teaching assistants, ensuring that our student-to-staff ratios stay low and that learning is a personalized experience.
Animation Camp
Students ages 14-19 will get an introduction to character design and animation using Autodesk® Maya®, the application used by top video game development and film studios. Skills development will focus on the use of Autodesk ”Maya” and Adobe Photoshop. This class is project based; students will have the opportunity to complete a portfolio of their own animation. Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet and greet. From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.– students can stay on premises and work on labs while waiting for pick-up. Drop-off and Pick-Up at Building 8, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus. For more information please call (305) 237-3120.
Dates:
Week 1 (6/11-6/15), 3D Modeling with Maya: You’ll learn valuable workflows that pros use and create and sculpt 3D models. We’ll teach you the fundamentals of character design and rigging before you create your own original 3D props, set pieces, and characters.
Week 2 (6/25-6/29), Character Animation with Maya: Using Autodesk Maya, you’ll learn how to bring characters to life, using lighting, settings, and camera angles. We’ll teach you a workflow that will take pre-rigged models and animate them in a short sequence that tells a story.
Week #1: 10183 6/11 – 6/15 MTuWThF 9:00—3:00 pm
Week #2: 10187 6/25 – 6/29 MTuWThF 9:00—3:00 pm
REGISTER for the Animation Summer Camp
(See below how to register step-by-step OR call (305) 237-3202 for assistance)
3D Gaming Design Camp
Students ages 14-19 will learn the premier 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering software packages on the market. Using the industry-standard, intuitive toolset featured in Autodesk® Maya® realistic 3D models will be created and prepare them for game play in a gaming engine. Skills development will focus on the use of Autodesk ”Maya” and Adobe Photoshop.Pre-Requisite: Basic computer skills. Check in from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. get acquainted with equipment, meet and greet. From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.– students can stay on premises and work on labs while waiting for pick-up. Drop-off and Pick-Up at Building 8, first floor. Camp location: Wolfson Campus. For more information please call (305) 237-3120.
Dates:
Week 1 (06/18 – 06/22) Game Design with Unity: Create your own video games that can be explored on a PC. You’ll learn the proper workflow to create custom environments, objects and player challenges using Unity. We’ll teach you the basics of coding in Unity using the C# programming language.
Week 2 (07/09 – 07/13), VR Game Programming: Gain deeper knowledge of scripting, learning basic programming techniques and editing tools. You will focus on developing for virtual reality and its unique design challenges.
Week #1: 10190 6/18 – 6/22 MTuWThF 9:00—3:00 pm
Week #2: 10193 7/9 – 7/13 MTuWThF 9:00—3:00 pm
REGISTER for the 3D Game Design Summer Camp
(See below how to register step-by-step OR call (305) 237-3202 for assistance)
How To Register
Enrolling and paying for classes
Step 1: Visit the following link “Search and Register for Classes“
Step 2: Existing students select the button labeled “Login to your Account”. New students select “Search for Classes”
Step 3: Select the “SUMMER 2018” term then click the button labeled “Continue”
Step 4: Select “WOLFSON”Campus” and “KIDS & TEEN CAMPS”as course subject then click on “Search”
Step 5: Click on the box in the left of the title and then click the box labeled “Enroll in Selected Classes”
Step 6: If you are logged in, the system will take you to the payment page. Otherwise, please select “Sign in with Existing Account” Or “Create a New Account”