This document introduces key concepts about analyzing audience for media texts. It distinguishes between vital audience elements ("GAPS")—gender, age, primary target audience, and secondary—versus other optional elements to consider. It provides examples of how to analyze the intended audience of a media text by discussing the likely gender, age range, and primary target audience suggested by different aspects of a CD cover. Students are assigned to individually analyze a CD cover's audience, compare findings with a partner, and report back to the class.