Woodstock Poster Assignment
Assignment:
Assignment:
With a partner, create and draw a poster advertising the Woodstock Music Festival. Imagine that you're back in the 1960's. To make it appeal to the hippies, use groovy 60's fonts, peace signs & other symbols, and bright psychedelic colors. Include a large title advertising the festival and a list of at least ten of the bands performing. Be creative and have fun!
Include these on your poster:
Include these on your poster:
- "Woodstock" title in large letters
- Date and location of the festival
- At least 10 bands scheduled to perform
Grading:
Grading:
- Include all the elements asked above (5 points)
- Effort: use 60's fonts, symbols and color to give the poster a "hippie" style (5 points)
Use these posters for inspiration:
Use these posters for inspiration:
Don't copy them, but use some of the elements in your own poster.
Fonts & Symbols:
Fonts & Symbols:
Use these fonts to give your poster a "groovy" 60's look. Look online for more inspiration.
List of Bands:
List of Bands:
Friday, August 15, 1969
Friday, August 15, 1969
- Richie Havens
- Sweetwater
- Bert Sommer
- Tim Hardin
- Ravi Shankar
- Melanie
- Arlo Guthrie
- Joan Baez
Saturday, August 16, 1969
Saturday, August 16, 1969
- Quill
- Country Joe McDonald
- John B. Sebastian
- Keef Hartly Band
- Santana
- Incredible String Band
- Canned Heat
- Grateful Dead
- Leslie West & Mountain
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Janis Joplin
- Sly & The Family Stone
- The Who
- Jefferson Airplane
Sunday, August 17, 1969
Sunday, August 17, 1969
- Joe Cocker
- Country Joe & The Fish
- Ten Years After
- Johnny Winter
- Blood Sweat and Tears
- Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Monday, August 18, 1969
Monday, August 18, 1969
- Paul Butterfield Blues Band
- Sha Na Na
- Jimi Hendrix