art | dance| drama | museum | music | philosophy
The Arts & Philosophy Department at Wolfson Campus hosted various events during the 2024-2025 academic year, ranging from educational and informative to interactive, performative, and artistic. These events serve as an extension of the Miami Dade College learning and cultural experience. They motivate students to be enthusiastic participants and contributors in their academic journey at Miami Dade College.
art
The Art Program at MDC's Wolfson Campus hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures and exhibitions. Many of these events garner attention from beyond the MDC community, boosting the artistic confidence and knowledge of participating students.
dance
Full length play production.
Gloria
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
The Fall 2024 production of the play Gloria directed by Professor Joshua Braun was a critical success.
The play ran from November 19th - November 22nd in the BLACKBOX Theatre located on the 4th floor of Building 3 of Wolfson Campus.
The BLACKBOX Theatre has a 52 seating capacity. Each night the theater was filled with an eclectic and receptive audience. Many audience members expressed amazement at the high level of artistry and talent.
The Drama Program at Wolfson Campus is home to the student club: THESPIAN CLUB.
Other performances from the Wolfson Campus Drama Program included: Improv Ensemble Showcase and MainStage Production Short Plays.
Museum and Gallery Studies Certification
The Advanced Technical Certificate in Museum Studies is a 6-course program suited for individuals in any field of study who are interested in learning about the ethics, evolution, exhibition design, and accessibility of cultural institutions and gaining hands-on experience touring and working within museum and gallery spaces in Miami.
music
Jazz at Wolfson Presents Series
The Jazz at Wolfson Presents Series continue to be a necessary artistic staple for the college and community. These concerts showcase musical professionals at the top of their fields and elevate Miami culture.
CONCERTS:
MDC JAZZ FACULTY QUARTET | Sept. 11
JARED GOLD | Oct. 9
SACHAL VASANDANI | Nov. 6
WOLFSON JAZZ ENSEMBLES | Nov. 7
WARREN WOLF | Dec. 4
KRIS DAVIS | Jan. 15
LESLEY MOK | Feb. 12
WOLFSON JAZZ ENSEMBLES | Mar. 11
JEAN CAZE | Mar. 11
WALTER SMITH III | Apr. 16
The Black History Month Music Recital was an homage to black composers from the Classical to the Contemporary eras of music.
JOSEPH BOLOGNE, France, 1745-1799
JULIO RACINE, Haiti, 1945-2020
S. COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, England, 1875-1912
WILLIAM GRANT STILL. USA, 1895-1978
The musical compositions were performed by MDC Faculty:
Dr. Teresa Mitchell, flute,
&
Dr. Alan Ngim, piano.
Student Music Recitals
The Student Music Recitals at MDC Wolfson Campus are orchestrated by Professor Alan Ngim. The Student Music Recitals are a formal incentive for students to demonstrate their academic progress. The recitals are also an important performance experience to prepare students for further studies of their chosen artistic field.
IN THE HEIGHTS
a Music Program production with the assistance of the Dance & Drama Programs
The biggest and most ambitious production of the 2024-2025 academic year was the musical In The Heights. The cast of students displayed tremendous theatrical, musical, and dance abilities under the guidance of Professor Amy Davis, Professor Delma Iles, Professor Alan Ngim, and Professor Joshua Braun.
In The Heights performances were in par with professional productions and drew large audiences to the Wolfson Campus Auditorium.
Arts & Philosophy Department
Open House
April 9, 2025
The Arts & Philosophy Open House is a fun way to inform, motivate, and recruit local High School students.
On April 9th of 2025, over one hundred students from various local High Schools gathered at Wolfson Campus. They were first given an informative presentation by representatives of the Admissions, Financial Aid, and Advisement departments. After a concise lecture of MDC's processes of admissions and enrollment the Open House proceeded with interactive demonstrations of the different areas of studies that are part of the Arts & Philosophy department.