Miami Dade College Logo
The main purpose of the College logo is to facilitate recognition of Miami Dade College. Its effectiveness depends on consistent application and frequent use. The College/campus logo is the primary identification of the College and the campuses and must be the prime identification on all print, broadcast and web materials.
For detailed information on the College and Campus logos, please consult the MDC Official Design Guidelines.
MDC Digital Assets Management System (DAM)
The Miami Dade College DAM holds over two million images and several catalogs. The Image Bank is an ever-growing catalog of images taken on a daily basis by our photographers. The Photo Archives catalog is a collection of curated images of historical value.
The Image Bank, Photo Archives and other image catalogs may be accessed several ways depending on the work being done: The Portfolio Web and Desktop Client are for those whose job it is to upload, tag and archive images, and NetPublish is for those who need to search, view and download assets.
To request login access to the Image Bank catalog, you must be an employee of Miami Dade College and have a valid email address.
For more information on how to use these image catalogs, please review our how-to handout and several instructional videos.
MDC Official Editorial Guidelines
This guide contains rules on style and grammar for those writing anything for and about Miami Dade College.
Please consult the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook for specific editorial rules not addressed in the MDC editorial guide. Refer to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, The Gregg Reference Manual or in the Associated Press Stylebook.
To learn how to mark up PDF proofs from Marketing Communications, please refer to these instructions.
It is imperative that the college’s written communication be consistent in style and uniform in nomenclature.
MDC Official Design Guidelines
How we present ourselves has everything to do with how we are perceived by our many audiences. Lack of clear and consistent use of our identity creates confusion and fails to promote a positive image. It is imperative that an organizational brand be consistently used in all visual and printed media.
This publication is the official guide in the usage of College logotypes, official typefaces, official colors and the College seal.
Sharks Logo and Finn Mascot Identity Guide
This publication is the official identity guide for the use of the MDC Sharks Spirit Mark (logo) and MDC Finn Mascot Graphics. Both the Sharks logo and the Finn Mascot are symbols of college spirit and personality for Miami Dade College athletics, alumni foundation, social media and the campus student life departments. Specific usage standards have been established and are addressed in this guide. These usage standards should be adhered to in all College communications and marketing efforts in order to maintain the integrity of the mark.
Padrón Campus Billboard Design Guidelines and Specs
This publication is the official guide for the creation of content for display on the digital billboard located at the Padrón Campus, Building 6, on the corner of 27th Avenue and 8th Street. This guide meets official College style and branding standards, with specific instructions related to the unique setup of the billboard.
MDC Credly Digital Badge Design Guide
This publication is the official design guide for digital badges as authorized by Miami Dade College in association with the Credly Acclaim digital badging platform. Digital badges for MDC use may not be created without the express consent of the College President’s Office.