Thesis for: Master of Arts in Art Education, Supervisor: Sanders, Eisenhauer Richardson Authors: I view arts education as essential to healthy cognitive development, and I support it. Moon, Bruce L. Hoffman, Nadia. 01/01/2014. This article presents an innovation in art therapy research and education in which art-based performance is used to creatively generate, embody, and synthesize knowledge. An art therapy graduate student's art-based inquiry process serves to demonstrate how art and performance are reviewed. A thesis is a type of research paper based on your original research. It is usually submitted as the final stage of a master's program or as the capstone of a bachelor's degree. Writing a thesis can be a daunting experience. Besides a thesis, it is one of the longest pieces of writing that students typically complete. Focus Area II prepares students for careers in arts education, with state certification and requires additional credit hours that include student teaching and College of Education courses. Master's thesis for those considering pursuing a doctorate. and publication, or: Master's Thesis: Professional Project for those.