Genre 
The genre for this media text is television advert. the sub-genre would be sportswear advertising.

Audience
The target audience for this American television advert is a large amount of the population. It would mainly be appealing to basketball fans due to the most popular players in the advert. The main target audience would be basketball fans because they would know that the players in the advert are the most popular players in basketball. This targeted more males than females as the sport is more associated with males. Although this American television advert would appeal to the older generation as well. The advert was creating enjoyment for all ages in a very creative way.

Platform
This television advert is mainly seen on television but can also be watched on YouTube. With the younger generation in mind they would watch this advert on phones and tablets. These would also be the main devices they would watch it on.

Why I chose Media

1. Why did you choose GCSE Media Studies?

             I chose media studies because my friends said that I would really enjoy the work and     

 especially the part when we do the music video. Also previously I had done sociology and my teacher said that would help with my media work. 

2. Which part of the course are you looking forward to most?

          I'm looking forward to doing the music video because I like filming and editing. It’s     a good chance to show my creative side.

3. What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

               I would hope to learn how to edit films correctly and to use Photoshop without help.         I would also hope to learn what happens behind the scenes of movies and television.

4. What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

                I am hoping to achieve at least an A this year.

5. What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

               The last film I watched was called He Got Game.

6. Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?

                I think the the film He Got Game appealed to an audience because it’s about sport and how anyone can achieve no matter where your from. It’s a very inspirational film.

           

7. What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)

              I have used my tablet, phone and computer to access the media.

8. What device do you use most to access the media?

             I use my phone the most to access the media.

9. What is the main news story on the BBC News website currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

            The main news is campaigners losing their rights to die. I think this is the main story because there are a lot of people that think they should be able to die if they want to.

10. What is the main news story on the Guardian website (guardian.co.uk) currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

              The main news story on the guardian website is updates about the world cup. I think that this is because loads of people are interested in the world cup and want regular updates so it has become the main story.