Dr. Oscar Cornejo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oscar Rene Cornejo is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP). He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union. Cornejo's work draws on personal experiences and historical archives, focusing on social issues and community engagement through art. He co-founded the Latin American Community Art Project, which promotes intercultural awareness and community art education. His diverse research interests include adaptive reuse, architectural design, and the intersection of technology and art. Cornejo is also a dedicated educator, having taught at various prestigious institutions, including Hunter College and Yale School of Art. His artwork has been exhibited widely, with a focus on participatory and collaborative planning that reflects on social policy and sustainability. He continues to contribute to the field through presentations and exhibitions that showcase the duality of art and social commentary.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and directing undergraduate studies in the Department of Architecture.

Instructor

— Present

Cooper Union • New York, NY

Taught courses in fine arts and studio practices.

Instructor

— Present

Hunter College • New York, NY

Taught various art courses focusing on collaboration and community engagement.

Awards

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Watts Prize Faculty Excellence

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Schoelkopf Travel Prize

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IIE Fulbright Fellowship

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Menschel Fellowship / Randolph Hearst Scholarship

Courses

First-Year Studio Research Workshop Cultures Print Print Media Special Topics: Images Stone (Fresco Lithography) Print Media Special Topics: Mokuhanga Senior Seminar

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture