Reaching across subject divisions to develop a specialized open text

Creating a textbook involves more than writing content. There are logistics and perspectives to consider, such as the platform, imagery, universal design, diverse perspectives, and dissemination. However, this does not need to all be a solitary endeavor. There are many skilled experts to turn to throughout this process to make the development more fruitful. This talk explores the collaborative process of creating an open drawing textbook by professors that teach in different disciplines - art and psychology. Both successes and challenges of the experience will be discussed.