Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What programs of study do you offer?
  2. How can I contact a professor who teaches in the School of Entertainment and Design Technology?
  3. How can I listen to the SEDT Radio Station, MDCRadio.org?
  4. How can I find driving directions to the campuses where SEDT courses are taught?
  5. How can I find out about competitions, film festivals, trade show conventions, and news and happenings on campus and in the community?
  6. How can I participate online by writing articles and opinions?
  7. Where can I see a photo gallery of images, listen to a library of MP3 files, and view PDF newsletters produced by the School of Entertainment and Design Technology?
  8. What graduates have made successful careers thanks to their training in the School of Entertainment and Design Technology?
  9. What community and industry organizations partner with the School of Entertainment and Design Technology to empower student success?
  10. How long are the classes? When are they offered?
  11. How long will it take me to complete an Associate in Science Degree?
  12. Must I enroll in academic courses?
  13. I finished my A.S. degree and now I wish to transfer to a Bachelor's program at a university in Florda. How can I do this?
  14. Will the School of Entertainment and Design Technology help me find a job once I graduate?
  15. Are Associate in Arts degrees offered?
  16. Are Vocational Training Certificates offered?
  17. Can I transfer to an upper level institution with an A.S. degree?
  18. What are MDC's entrance requirements?
  19. I am an international student. How should I begin my registration process?
  20. I want to register for classes. What's my first step?
  21. I applied for Admission. What do I do next?
  22. I took the entrance exam. Now what?
  23. How do I know what classes to take in what sequence?
  24. How can I find out what times and days a course is offered for registration during a particular semester?
  25. How do I register online?
  26. How can I apply online for financial aid?
  27. Does MDC offer scholarships?
  28. How much do classes and books cost?
  29. What are the advantages regarding earning the A.S. and A.A. degrees at Miami Dade College (MDC)?
  30. I am very knowledgeable regarding computers. Do I have to register for the basic computer course?
  1. What programs of study do you offer? top of section
    The Miami Dade College School of Entertainment and Design Technology offers training in a variety of exciting careers in creative industries such as computer animation, film production, graphic design, music business, TV production, web design and more!
  2. How can I contact a professor who teaches in the School of Entertainment and Design Technology? top of section
    Visit our Faculty/Staff Directory page.
  3. How can I listen to the SEDT Radio Station, MDCRadio.org? top of section
    Visit www.MDCRadio.org and click "Listen Live." You need to download the WinAmp player for Windows or iTunes for Mac.
  4. How can I find driving directions to the campuses where SEDT courses are taught? top of section
    Visit our Locations page. Click on "Map to ____ Campus," and you'll open a MapQuest Map showing the MDC campus of your choice. Click "Directions To" and type in you home address for MapQuest to deliver turn-by-turn directions to your chosen MDC campus. Click the link titled "___ Campus Buildings" to see a satellite image of the locations of the various buildings of a selected campus. Room numbers begin with the building number and the floor number; for example, Room 3213 on the North Campus, is located in building 3, on the second floor.
  5. How can I find out about competitions, film festivals, trade show conventions, and news and happenings on campus and in the community? top of section
    Visit our School News page for up-to-date information from the School of Entertainment and Design Technology.
  6. How can I participate online by writing articles and opinions? top of section
    You can contribute to the SEDT Student Blog. First obtain a Gmail email address, then send it to elio.arteaga@mdc.edu. Elio Arteaga will add you as an author to enable you to post entries.
  7. Where can I see a photo gallery of images, listen to a library of MP3 files, and view PDF newsletters produced by the School of Entertainment and Design Technology? top of section
    Visit our Knowledge Library page.
  8. What graduates have made successful careers thanks to their training in the School of Entertainment and Design Technology? top of section
    Visit our Successful Students page for student success stories.
  9. What community and industry organizations partner with the School of Entertainment and Design Technology to empower student success? top of section
    Visit our Links page to visit our community and industry partners' websites.
  10. How long are the classes? When are they offered? top of section
    Classes run for 16 weeks during a major Fall or Spring term. Fall runs from late August until December. Spring runs from January until April. Classes are also available during the Summer term, which runs from May until July. Summer classes run during the first six weeks of the term, the second six weeks, or even the full 12 weeks. Classes are offered in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends to accommodate students who work. Visit the Current Schedule of Courses page to view the times and days of the courses offered, as well as the room number, reference number and professor.
  11. How long will it take me to complete an Associate in Science Degree? top of section
    A.S. degrees take approximately two years to complete. Courses are sequenced to enable students to finish a 60- to 64-credit program in four major terms, plus an intervening summer term; in other words, five terms. Students who do not attend college full-time can still complete the degree program, but this will take more than two years to complete. A.S. degrees prepare students for successful entry into an occupation.
  12. Must I enroll in academic courses? top of section
    Yes. At least 15 academic credits are required for every A.S. degree.
  13. I finished my A.S. degree and now I wish to transfer to a Bachelor's program at a university in Florda. How can I do this? top of section
    You must complete an Associate in Arts degree. The A.A. degree forms the first two years of a four-year Bachelor’s degree offered at various State of Florida universities. You would enter the university as a junior rather than as a freshman. The A.A. degree focuses on academics—36 credits are required in lower-division liberal arts courses (1000- and 2000-level general education) and 24 credits are available for electives. Contact your university before taking the electives to see what pre-requisites are required for entry to their baccalaureate program.
  14. Will the School of Entertainment and Design Technology help me find a job once I graduate? top of section
    Visit our page for Internships and Job Opportunities under "Getting Started." We will assist students, within reason, in securing these internships. There exist clear guidelines which must be followed and there is absolutely no guarantee of job placement after graduation. Jobs are obtained based on many factors, including knowledge, ability, people skills, personal connections, work ethic, flexibility, creativity, desire and luck. MDC will assist students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, business acumen, ability and work ethics needed. In some instances, internships are key components towards establishing business contacts and opportunities.
  15. Are Associate in Arts degrees offered? top of section
    A.A. degrees are offered in Computer Arts Animation and Commercial or Graphic Arts.
  16. Are Vocational Training Certificates offered? top of section
    Vocational Training certificates are offered in TV Production and Commercial Art Technology.
  17. Can I transfer to an upper level institution with an A.S. degree? top of section
    Yes, but the receiving institution will determine how many credits transfer.
  18. What are MDC's entrance requirements? top of section
    A high school diploma or the completion of a GED is required to enter MDC. How long it will take an individual student to complete the A.S. degree depends on many factors, including test scores on the CPT (College Placement Test in English, Reading, Math), how many credits the student registers for each semester and the flexibility of the student's schedule in terms of times, days and course locations, capability and other intangibles such as personal motivation and family or work related responsibilities.
  19. I am an international student. How should I begin my registration process? top of section
    International students should visit the International Student Services page. Please note that international students are bound to U.S. immigration laws and pay higher tuition for classes.
  20. I want to register for classes. What's my first step? top of section
    The first step is applying for Admission to the College. Visit MDC's Online Admission Form Home Page. You begin by creating a User ID and Password, then fill out the 7-page Admission form. Gather your records regarding residence (for fee purposes) and previous education.
  21. I applied for Admission. What do I do next? top of section
    Visit the Testing Center and take the CPT (for credit) or TABE (for non-credit). The PASS test is a practice version of the CPT. It is a great way to measure your skills in reading comprehension, sentence skills and elementary algebra, thus enabling you to concentrate studying in a certain area before taking the CPT. Depending on your scores on the CPT, you might be required to register for College-Prep classes.
  22. I took the entrance exam. Now what? top of section
    All students are required to meet with an advisor after gaining admission to the College. Our MDC, SEDT liaison in Advisement is Grace Herring Graham, 305-237-1591. Returning students with declared majors should seek advisement from faculty in their major department. Print your degree audit from the MDC Student Portal and make an appointment with one of the advisors from the list below:
    Computer Animation Faculty Advisors
    Film Production Faculty Advisors
    Graphic Design Faculty Advisors
    Music Business Faculty Advisors
    TV Production Faculty Advisors
    Web Design Faculty Advisors
  23. How do I know what classes to take in what sequence? top of section
    Visit your major's suggested course track page:
    Computer Animation Course Track
    Film Production Course Track
    Graphic Design Course Track
    Music Business Course Track
    TV Production Course Track
    Web Design Course Track
  24. How can I find out what times and days a course is offered for registration during a particular semester? top of section
    Visit our Current Schedule of Classes page, or the MDC Open Class Search Engine.
  25. How do I register online? top of section
    Visit MDC's Current Students Portal. Or you can call or email your departmental advisor for help with registration:
    Computer Animation Faculty Advisors
    Film Production Faculty Advisors
    Graphic Design Faculty Advisors
    Music Business Faculty Advisors
    TV Production Faculty Advisors
    Web Design Faculty Advisors
  26. How can I apply online for financial aid? top of section
    Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  27. Does MDC offer scholarships? top of section
    Yes. Visit our Scholarships page for a list of scholarships offered.
  28. How much do classes and books cost? top of section
    Visit our Estimated Costs page for current tuition fees, and a link to efollett.com for determining costs and ordering new or used textbooks.
  29. What are the advantages regarding earning the A.S. and A.A. degrees at Miami Dade College (MDC)? top of section
    MDC offers exceptional education and is very affordable. The same courses required for the completion of an A.A. degree at a Florida state college such as FIU, UCF, FSU or UF, cost significantly more than they do at MDC. University of Miami students pay in excess of $1,100 per credit. The same course, which costs more than $3,300 at the University of Miami, costs approximately $180 at MDC.
  30. I am very knowledgeable regarding computers. Do I have to register for the basic computer course? top of section
    No. Students may take a computer literacy test prior to having succesfully completed 16 credits. If students succesfully pass the test, they receive a waiver for the CGS1060 computer course. Students must take the CGS1060 course prior to completion of 31 credits or take the computer literacy test. Please contact your campus's Testing Department.

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