Prepared by an instructor and a curriculum development specialist, this course of study was designed to meet the individual needs of the dropout and/or hard-core unemployed youth by providing skill training, related information, and supportive services knowledge about offset printing. The course provides training in offset printing and related darkroom procedures. The level of achievement of each individual is determined, and small instructional units are used to provide continuing positive reinforcement and to minimize frustration. Instructional units include composition and layout, process camera operation, stripping, plate making, small press, and finishing operations. Brief descriptions of other instructional areas, teaching techniques, material utilization, motivational devices, and case studies are appended. Related materials are available as VT 011 518-VT 011 533 in this issue. (GR)