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This course explores the tools and theories of multimedia storytelling, with examples from cutting-edge digital media, guest lectures by science communicators, and a lot of hands-on practice. Students critique pieces from the real world to learn how multimedia is being used today. They become familiar with tools to create stories using photos, illustrations, audio, video, animation, and data visualization, and they learn about platforms where this content can find an audience. Each student creates a multimedia package around a single science story to be published in an online magazine. This online course is designed for science writing students, focusing on science, medicine, or technology. A separate, on-site version of this course in Baltimore or Washington is for MA in Writing program students and concentrates on fiction and nonfiction.