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Extra Bold Portfolio School
Extra Bold Portfolio School is the only portfolio school in Wisconsin.

Located in Madison, WI, Extra Bold is the premier advertising and student-run agency in Wisconsin. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Madison. Its lively atmosphere and even more lively interior design attracts clients left and right. The clientele ranges from local non-profit organizations to multi-million dollar companies, but the focus is on local companies and businesses.

Extra Bold consists of three components:

1. The Ad Shop

Here, students can become interns during the day and gain real-life experience. It is basically a student-run advertising agency. The Ad Shop students deal with real clients and real deadlines. Internships range from copywriters to account services. Internships can be on a volunteer or paid basis.

2. The Tuition School

At night, students can attend courses instructed by creative directors and other industry people. The class meets three nights a week, which makes it flexible for people to work during the day. The tuition school lasts for one year. Although the school does cost money, there are scholarships available for the taking.

3. Mini-Course

This is an option that falls in between the others. Here, people meet once night a week and problem solve. They are given one hour to come up with ideas for the task that the client has issued them. Then, people share their ideas and receive feedback. What makes this class unique is the fact that ideas from here could turn into real ads for the client and/or also become ads that can go into your portfolio.

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